Unit 5 Exam

What is the age requirement to be a United States Senator?

• 35 years old
• 40 years old
• 25 years old
• 30 years old

Where does most of the real work happen in Congress?

• In the Senate floor
• During the State of the Union address
• In the House of Representatives voting sessions
• In committees

Why are congressional committees sometimes called "little legislatures."

• Because they even have the ability to impeach government officials.

• Because they analyze, debate, and consider legislation before it moves to the entire chamber for consideration.

• They operate in secret, so they are a "little sus."

• They have all of the same powers of a complete legislative body.

What are community service, voting, signing a petition, volunteering for a political campaign, and voluntarily joining the military called?

• Political participation
• Community outreach
• Social activism
• Voluntary civic responsibilities/voluntary civic duties.

Interest groups hire __________ to influence public policy.

• lobbyists
• consultants
• activists
• politicians

What is public policy?

• Public policy is a set of personal beliefs held by individuals.
• Public policy refers to the private decisions made by businesses.
• Public policy refers to the actions and decisions taken by the government to address issues and problems within society

• Public policy is solely about international relations and diplomacy.

What does the civic duty of jury duty ensure?

• It ensures that only guilty people are punished.
• It allows citizens to avoid legal responsibilities.
• It guarantees a speedy trial without deliberation.
• A fair trial.

What is jury duty, the draft, and paying taxes called?

• Financial duties
• Community responsibilities
• Legal obligations
• Involuntary civic duties

What makes super PACs so effective?

• Super PACs can only operate within state elections.
• Super PACs must coordinate with political candidates directly.
• Super PACs are limited to small donations from individuals.
• Super PACs are effective due to their ability to raise unlimited funds and operate independently.

What are two differences between PACs and super PACs?

• PACs can only operate at the state level, while super PACs operate nationally.
• Super PACs can contribute directly to candidates, while PACs cannot.
• PACs can contribute directly to candidates, whereas super PACs cannot.
• PACs are limited in their fundraising, whereas super PACs have no limits.