Political Participation & Behavior Unit Test

The goal of political parties is to

• make changes to the US Constitution
• make as much money as possible for politicians
• corrupt the democracy to give power to as few people as possible
• win elections and control government.

• Actual conspiracy
• Conspiracy theory

Which term means having power to be in control of a country and its people?

• legitimacy
• sovereignty
• consent
• residency

Which are the following are ALLOWED to vote in Wisconsin?

• someone who just turned 18
• someone in prison for a misdemeanor
• a US soldier who is out of the country during election
• a 25 year old immigrant from Mexico who has become a naturalized citizen
• an 85 year old women deemed incompetent by the courts

Which is NOT true of elections in Wisconsin?

• You must be 18 to vote
• You have to live in your home for 28 days before the election
• You can vote from jail/prison in some cases
• Felons are never allowed to vote after conviction.

Which political party has an elephant as its logo?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party

A political party's belief or stance on issues is referred to as its

• platform
• plank
• communicaiton
• manifesto

This image is an example of which type of misleading information?

• manipulated content
• satire
• false context
• imposter content
• fabricated content

Which of the following are reasons why conspiracy theories appeal to people? (Select the three that are true.)

• Conspiracy theories give people something or someone to blame as they cope with fears, anxieties, and pain
• Conspiracy theories always have charismatic leaders.
• Conspiracy theories offer simple explanations for complicated events and phenomena
• Conspiracy theories provide people with a sense of belonging, support, and comfort
• Conspiracy theories provide effective remedies that have been kept secret

Which of the following concepts explains the fact that 5G technology and COVID-19 both arose around the same time?

• Perpetrator above
• A coincidence
• Pseudo experts
• Echo chamber