Civics SOL Review 6

What is the role of the media according to Standard CE.10a?

• The media only reports news without influencing public policy.

• The media informs policymakers and influences public policy.

• The media's role is limited to entertainment.

• The media is responsible for making political decisions.

Which of the following is a strategy for evaluating media?

• Ignoring bias and opinions

• Accepting all sources as equally valid

• Identifying propaganda

• Avoiding the communication of opposing viewpoints

How do individuals and interest groups influence public policy according to Standard CE.10b?

• By avoiding political contributions

• By expressing opinions through various means, including lobbying and social media

• By solely voting in elections

• By refraining from joining interest groups

What might local governments need to formulate policies in response to, as mentioned in Standard CE.10c?

• International sports events

• International issues and events

• Local business openings

• Personal matters of local citizens

Which of the following would require policy decisions by local government officials due to international issues, as per Standard CE.10c?

• Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic

• Deciding on the local school lunch menu

• Planning a local community fair

• Setting local library hours

What is the key factor in determining the type of economy a country has?

• The level of technology available

• The extent of government involvement

• The country's cultural values

• The amount of natural resources

What is scarcity in the context of marketplace decisions?

• The unlimited wants of consumers

• The ability of producers to create goods and services

• The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time

• The amount of money available to the government

What is opportunity cost?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a free market economy?

• Economic decisions based on custom and historical precedent

• Central planning by the government

• Minimal government involvement in the economy

• Equal distribution of resources

What forces scarcity forces consumers, producers, and governments to do?

• To have unlimited wants

• To make difficult choices

• To produce more goods and services

• To combine resources efficiently