The Election Process

A potential candidate. - 30 years of age - Natural-born citizen -

Resident within the United States for at least 14 years

Would this person be eligible to run for president of the United States?

• No, because a person must be 35 years of age.

• Yes, because they met all requirements to become president.

• No, because a person must live in the United States for 20 years.

• Yes, because the only requirement to become president is to be 30 years of age.

Which example BEST represents the media's role as a "watchdog"?

• A journalist discovers that an office holder held a meeting

• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe

• A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire

• A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill

What would be the desired outcome of this propaganda poster?

• a decrease in the manufacturing of weapons

• an increase in the manufacturing of weapons

• a decrease in people enlisting in the United States armed forces

• an increase in people enlisting in the United States armed forces

To be elected president, a candidate must win

• The electoral college vote

• The popular vote

• The special election

• every state's primary

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for the Florida House of Representatives?

• A. The candidate must be a natural-born citizen.

• B. The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

• C. The candidate must submit past employment history.

• D. The candidate must live in the district they will represent.

Below are statements from different media stations. Station 1 News: "A large federal government is destructive to the will of the people. Therefore, citizens should vote to limit the government's power." Station 2 News: "A large federal government is necessary to the security and safety of the country. Therefore citizens should vote to expand government's power." Which term is best reflected in the statements above?

• bias

• metaphor

• symbolism

• propaganda

The following headline depicts an example of media communication. "Former district attorney Anthony Stark is the top pick for attorney general!"

Which term best describes the communication being depicted in the newspaper headline?

• bias

• symbolism

• propaganda

• public policy

How is the number of electors to the Electoral College determined for each state?

• the size of a state in square miles.

• the overall population of citizens over age 18 in the state.

• the total number of representatives in the US Congress.

• the number of representatives in the state legislature.

As a result of the 12th Amendment, which two elected offices are now determined by the Electoral College?

• Governor and Senator

• President and Governor

• Vice President and Senator

• President and Vice President

How are the responsibilities of State and National lawmakers similar?

• Both draft and create laws.

• Both serve on a panel of judges.

• Both determine the outcome of lawsuits.

• Both provide services for local governments.