Unit 6 Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of "bias"?

• Being neutral and fair to all groups

• Being in favor of or against a group in an unfair, one-sided way

• Being unaware of different groups

• Being supportive of all groups equally

What is the definition of "Electorate"?

• A small group of people that are entitled to vote

• A large group of people that are entitled to vote

• A group of people that are not entitled to vote

• A committee of elected officials

What is a ballot?

• A document on which a voter will choose a candidate for election

• A place where votes are counted

• A person who oversees the election process

• A machine used to cast votes

What is a "swing state"?

• A state with a large population

• A state with a strong economy

• A state where Republicans and Democrats have similar levels of voter support

• A state with a high number of tourists

Why are swing states important in elections?

• They have the most electoral votes

• They can be won by either major political party

• They have the largest cities

• They have the most natural resources

What is an example of print media?

• Newspaper

• Email

• Podcast

• Television

Which of the following is a characteristic of media?

• Mass communication

• Personal diary

• Private conversation

• Solo performance

Who do the electors in the Electoral College elect?

• The governors

• The senators

• The president and vice president of the U.S.

• The Supreme Court justices

What is the primary purpose of a political cartoon?

• To entertain children

• To convey political or social messages

• To teach mathematics

• To illustrate fairy tales

What type of messages do political cartoons typically contain?

• Scientific

• Political or social

• Historical

• Literary