What does "Bias" in media imply?

Feeling a certain way about anything; media is inherently biased

Using pictures to represent ideas

What is "Symbolism" in the context of media?

Using pictures to represent ideas

Media used to influence opinions

What is the purpose of "Propaganda" in media?

To educate the public on various topics

What is the purpose of interest groups?

To share a common interest or idea and influence government

To provide entertainment to the public

To sell products to the government

To offer legal advice to the public

A person who works to influence public officials

A person who provides financial loans to the government

A person who audits government spending

A person who reports on government activities

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

Interest groups who raise money to fund specific candidates/platforms

A group that organizes political rallies

A group that provides security for political events

A group that educates the public about politics

What are civil liberties?

Individual rights protected by the Constitution

Laws concerning military service members

A court decision that influences future cases

A higher court reviewing lower court decisions

Laws that apply across the country

Laws involving disputes between two people

What does Constitutional Law concern?

Laws concerning the Constitution and upholding rights

Laws concerning what is legal; protecting rights

Statewide laws across the state

What is the focus of Juvenile Law?

Laws concerning citizens under 18

Laws concerning military service members

Statewide laws across the state

What is the role of the jury in a courtroom?

Decide guilt or innocence based on evidence

In criminal law, if the defendant cannot afford an attorney, what happens?

The defendant must represent themselves

What distinguishes a plaintiff in civil court from one in criminal law?

In civil court, the plaintiff is the person who was wronged

In civil court, the plaintiff is the government

In civil court, the plaintiff is the jury

In civil court, the plaintiff is the counsel

What did the Marbury v Madison case establish?

Slaves are not considered citizens

All defendants are entitled to a lawyer

What was the outcome of Brown v Board of Education?

Segregation is unconstitutional

Speech can be limited; 'clear and present danger'

Habeas corpus can be suspended in times of war

What is the significance of the Miranda v Arizona case?

Juveniles are entitled to due process

What was the decision in the Dred Scott case?

Slaves are not considered citizens

Segregation is unconstitutional

All defendants are entitled to a lawyer

What is a key characteristic of an Absolute Monarchy?

The King or Queen inherits the title and holds all power

The King or Queen shares power with elected officials

The King or Queen is elected by the citizens

The King or Queen rules alongside a constitutional parliament

In a Constitutional Monarchy, who does the King or Queen share power with?

Congress/Parliament who are elected by citizens

What are characteristics of socialism?

Government provides some resources, but private ownership and business is allowed.

People are provided what the government believes they need equally.

Private ownership is completely prohibited.

what does the government do in communism?

Owns all industry and provides what it believes people need equally.

Allows private ownership and business.

Provides some resources, but not all.

Encourages private investment and competition.

What is an Oligarchy?

A government where power is controlled by a group of people, usually wealthy.

A government where power is in the hands of a single person.

A government based on religious or personal beliefs.

A government elected by the people through a democratic process.

A government based on religious or personal beliefs, with the leader usually being the highest person in the belief system.

A government where power is controlled by a group of people, usually wealthy.

A government where power is in the hands of a single person.

A government elected by the people through a democratic process.

What is a key characteristic of an autocracy?

The leader holds power with no outside limitation

The leader holds power with the consent of the people

The leader is elected through a democratic process

The leader shares power with a council

In a dictatorship, how does the leader typically maintain control?

By delegating power to local governments

In a confederal system, who has the most power?

The power is dictated by an external entity

In a federal system, how is power distributed?

Power is shared between the federal government and state governments, with the federal being superior

Power is exercised solely by the central government

State governments hold all the power and the central government is strong

State governments and the central government have no power

Why might a voter choose a candidate from a political party they usually do not support?

Because the candidate's views on specific issues align more closely with their own

Because they are required to vote for candidates from multiple parties

Because political parties do not matter in elections

Because they made a mistake on their ballot

Why might a Special Interest Group decide to support a particular candidate?

Because the candidate has promised to address issues important to the group

Because the candidate is a member of the group

Because the group is legally required to support a candidate

Because the group supports all candidates equally

Why do third parties have difficulty winning major elections in the United States?

They often have less funding and media coverage than the major parties

They are not allowed to participate in debates

Their candidates are not eligible to run for office

They do not have any political platforms

Why must candidates pay attention to small states?

In a close race, the electoral votes of small states matter.

In a close race, its nice to pay attention to small states.

Candidates don't want to be biased.

Small states have the most electoral votes.

What are swing states?

States that switch sides each election

States that always vote a certain way

States that like the playground

States that are not important in elections

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Which color is typically associated with the Democratic Party in the United States?

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "Party Platform" refer to in the political process?

The physical stage where a political party hosts its events

The official documentation of a party's operational procedures

The ideas the party and candidates support

The location where a political party is founded

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "Public Opinion" in the context of politics?

The legal decisions made by the government

The general feeling the public has on certain topics

The results of a public vote on legislation

The opinions of public officials only

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are electoral votes allocated to each state?

Based on the state's population size only

Equal number of votes for each state

Representatives in Congress + Senators in Congress

Based on the state's geographical size

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "Race to 270" in the context of the Electoral College?

The number of electoral votes needed to amend the Constitution

The number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency

The number of senators needed to pass a bill

The number of representatives needed to impeach a president

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of media as a "Watchdog"?

To entertain the public

To "bark" to alert the public

To report only positive news

To create advertisements

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "Gatekeeper" refer to in the context of media?

A security guard at a media company

A journalist who investigates corruption

Someone who decides what news to report

A person who reviews movies and TV shows

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