Civics Unit 1: "We the People" - Intro to Civics

What is the American experiment in democracy built upon?

• The relationship between military strength and economic power

• The important relationship between self-government and civic participation

• The balance between judicial review and legislative actions

• The historical events leading to the independence of America

Which of the following is the type of citizen that investigates problems in society and proposes long term solutions?

• Personally responsible citizen

• Participatory citizen

• Justice-oriented citizen

• Economically-oriented citizen

Which of the following is at the heart of civil discourse?

• To only express our opinions to those who agree with us

• To ensure that our discussions are rooted in reliable information and that we treat each other with dignity and respect

• To convince others to adopt our point of view at all costs

• To avoid discussions on potentially contentious topics

What does Danielle Allen claim about the second sentence in The Declaration of Independence?

• It is the least important sentence in American political theory

• It is a sentence that has no relevance today

• It is the single best sentence in the English language

• It is the single best sentence in American political theory

What are the five major agents of political socialization?

• Family, school, religion, media, peers

• Government, law, education, family, friends

• Economy, technology, media, education, religion

• Family, school, religion, friends, mass media

Which term refers to the process that an individual goes through to gain their political beliefs and attitudes?

• Political culture

• Political socialization

• Generational effects

• News media literacy

What is a filter bubble and why is it considered dangerous?

• It's a type of censorship that filters out opposing views, leading to a narrow perspective.

• It's a social network algorithm that creates a feedback loop of similar ideas, isolating users from diverse viewpoints.

• It's a government-imposed restriction on media to control public opinion.

• It's a journalistic practice that filters news based on political bias.

How does the media play the role of "agenda setter"?

• Offering an opinion section for the free exchange of ideas

• To investigate corruption in government or of people in power

• To decide what is newsworthy on any given day

• To regulate the media industry

Why is it important to get news from multiple sources?

• To support a variety of news outlets financially

• To compare different weather forecasts

• To avoid media bias and gain a more comprehensive view of events

• To keep up with the latest entertainment gossip

When determining the reliability of a source, which of the following describes lateral reading?

• Opening a new tab and seeing what other sources have to say

• Seeking out the sources of information in a claim on a website or social media post

• Opening the "About Me" section of a website to learn who an author or organization say they are

• An ineffective and out of date approach not recommended in 2024