Quiz on English/Language Arts and American Political System

Examine the headline below. Pinellas County parents lobby for revised English/Language Arts standards that include emphasis on cursive handwriting in elementary schools Which government agency should parents address with their lobbying efforts?

• U.S. Department of Education

• Pinellas County School Board

• Florida Department of Education

• Clearwater Citizens Academy Program

Which statement for a political candidate shows bias?

• Candidate A has graduated with an advanced degree from a university.

• Candidate A received funding from an environmental organization.

• Candidate A was a member of Congress for three terms.

• Candidate A makes voters feel safe and secure.

The diagram below gives details about the American political system.

Which title completes the diagram?

• How interest groups lobby state and federal legislators

• How interest groups use the media to win support

• How interest groups influence elections

   

• How interest groups decided an issue

What is the purpose of using political propaganda before an election?

• to influence the views of voters

• to provide unbiased information

• to resolve disagreements without emotion

• to prevent one group from having an unfair advantage

What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government?

• watching T.V. to become better informed

• signing a petition to state legislators

• helping a neighbor solve a problem

• saving money from extra earnings

The image below shows a political advertisement. What is the main message of this advertisement?

• It is not expensive to run for elected office.

• Citizens should donate more to political campaigns.

• Campaign contributions have too much influence on elections.

• Taxes on personal income help to pay for needed public services.

Luis and Isabelle are frustrated there isn't a crosswalk near their neighborhood for all the students who walk home from school. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate course of action these students could take to address their concerns?

• Send an email to their U.S. senator.

• Propose a plan at a city council meeting.

• Hold a fundraiser to raise funds to make their own crosswalk.

• Ask the local police chief to ban vehicles from this road during school hours.

The image below shows a political advertisement. Identify the symbol used in the campaign poster from 1944.

• The image of Franklin D. Roosevelt

• "YOU"

• "F.D.R."

• The image of Uncle Sam

What is one way in which the media can influence the government?

• airing a news segment about a local concert

• airing a news segment about an upcoming holiday parade

• airing a news segment about a local official accepting bribes

• airing a news segment about the school district's teacher of the year