Unit 2.3 The Election Process Review

 
Which is NOT a Florida constitutional requirement to run for Governor?

• Live in Florida for 7 years
• 30 years old
• be a Natural Born Citizen

The following are requirements for which political office?

• At least 35 years old
• Natural born citizen
• Lived in US for 14 years

• President

• U.S. Senator

• FL Senator

• Vice President

A person hired by special interest groups that seeks to influence or persuade politicians to vote a certain way.

• Senator

• Representative

• Lobbyist

• Candidate

"An organization of people with common goals, that seeks to influence government policies in their favor."

• Interest groups

• Lobbyists

• Media

• Political parties

It serves as a watchdog to investigate possible wrongdoings from the government:

• Interests groups.

• Individuals.

• Media.

Check all the actions that apply to this category: Individuals

• Run for office

• Can hire Lobbyists.

• Write letters to Congress and other politicians.

• Act as a watchdog.

• Attend civic meetings and collect signatures.

Investigating possible government wrongdoing is part of which category influencing government?

• Interest Groups

• Media

• Lobbyist

Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

• supplementing
• favoring
• opinioning
• hosting

What is the purpose of the Uncle Sam recruiting poster?

• to provide food for soldiers

• to get more men to join the military

• to get more people to sign up for the selective service

• to influence people to invest in war bonds

Which of the following has an impact on public opinion and beliefs?

• media bias

• president's speech

• special interest groups