Unit 11

This amendment to the U.S. Constitution says all male citizens can now vote.

• 13th

• 15th

• 19th

• 23rd

Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?

• 25th
• 14th
• 26th
• 12th

What are the requirements to become the president of the United States?

• 35 years old, resident for 14 years, and a natural-born citizen

• 35 years old, resident for 20 years, and born in the United States

• 30 years old, resident for 10 years, and a natural-born citizen

• 40 years old, resident for 15 years, and a permanent resident

How do lobbyists help government officials to function more effectively?

• by providing information on public issues

• by selecting candidates for public office

• by funding public election campaigns

• by setting the public agenda

Must be a “Natural Born Citizen”; Be at least 35 years of age; must have lived in the US for at least 14 years are all qualifications for which office?

• President

• Governor

• Representative

• Senator

A bias is a

• A skewed (slanted one way or another) point of view present in all of us

• Term for Public Opinion

• Method of nominating a candidate for an election

• Preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge ruled in Liz’s favor. What is the basis for the lawsuit?

• a.  Laura has never owned land in Florida
• a.  Laura is not a Florida resident
• a.  Laura is not yet 40 years old
• a.  Laura has never voted

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

•  Military officers
• Elected Officials
• Interest Groups
• Circuit Judges

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?

• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
• a.  A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• Accurate
• Biased
• Informational 
• Propaganda