MYA Day 2 (test)

Christopher wants to run for office but is unsure which position he qualifies for. He is 26 years old, born in the U.S., and has lived in Miami for 15 years. Which positions can he NOT run for? (Select all that apply)

• President of the U.S.

• U.S. Senator

• Florida Governor

• U.S. House of Representatives

How does voting affect people at the national level? (Choose one)

• Voters elect members of Congress for their state.

• Voters elect Supreme Court justices.

• Voters elect the mayor.

• Voters elect the state governor.

How does voting impact local governments? (Choose one)

• Voters choose governors.

• Voters approve funding for neighborhood schools.

• Voters elect state legislators.

• Voters elect members of Congress.

According to the 12th Amendment, who votes by ballot for the U.S. President and Vice President? (Choose one)

• Members of Congress

• State legislators

• Speaker of the House

• Members of the Electoral College

Mr. Johnson wants to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. What are the requirements? (Select all that apply)

• Be at least 25 years old

• Live in the U.S. for 14 years

• Be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

• Live in the state he wants to represent

Can the media publish stories holding the government accountable without facing trouble? (Choose one)

• No, it’s considered slander.

• No, they could be sued.

• Yes, the First Amendment protects freedom of the press.

• Yes, they can print untrue stories.

Why was the Electoral College created? (Choose one)

• To make choosing the president more difficult.

• Because they didn’t trust individuals to pick the president.

• To let Congress choose the president.

• To ensure only their supporters chose the president.

What does bias mean? (Choose one)

• Showing important issues.

• Focusing on one side or perspective.

• Providing information about a topic.

What is propaganda usually used for? (Choose one)

• To persuade people to believe or support something.

• To provide factual information.

• To spread false information.

• To make people believe something untrue.

How many electors are in the Electoral College? (Choose one)

• 50

• 435

• 538

• 100