CRM 3.3 Test

Which action would most impact citizens at the state level? 

• 1. voting for school board

• 2. voting for governor

• 3. voting for president

• 4. voting for mayor

Which two political parties take an active role in shaping U.S. public policy today?

• 1. Democratic and Republican

• 2. Democratic and Libertarian

• 3. Socialist and Republican

• 4. Socialist and Libertarian

Which statement best completes this diagram?

• 1. Political parties hold midterm elections.

• 2. The winner of the political debates takes the oath of office.

• 3. Primary elections are held to narrow down the candidates.

• 4. State legislatures cast votes to determine who will appear on the ballot.

Based on this table, what is likely an impact of political parties on policy making over time?

• 1. Policymaking will be shaped by Republican views at the state and national levels.

• 2. Policymaking will be limited by a divided government at the state and national levels.

• 3. Policymaking will better reflect the will of most citizens at the state and national levels.   

• 4. Policymaking will require compromise from the Democratic Party at the state and national levels. 

The following are requirements for which political office?

• 1. U.S. Senator

• 1. U.S. President

• 1. U.S. Supreme Court Justice 

• 1. U.S House of Representative

Who is the more qualified candidate for mayor?

• 1. Maria is the more qualified candidate because of her education.

• 1. Todd is the more qualified candidate because of her education.

• 1. Maria is the more qualified candidate because of her experience.

• 1. Todd is the more qualified candidate because of his experience.

Which public office is Zoila eligible to hold?

• 1. Governor of Florida

• 1. United States Senator

• 1. President of the United States

• 1. House of Representatives member

Who do lobbyists represent in their work influencing the government?

• 1. citizens

• 1. interest groups

• 1. military officers

• 1. elected representatives

What role of the media is being reflected in this quote?

• 1. Audience

• Watchdog

• Gatekeeper

• 1. Agenda-setter

Why do you think they included this freedom?

• 1. to limit public opinion

• 1. to monitor the citizens

• 1. to limit citizens' knowledge

• 1. to monitor the government