Pre-Test Quarter 3

Explain the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government

• Individuals only influence government through voting.
• Media has no effect on government decisions.
• Interest groups are solely focused on profit-making.
• Media, individuals, and interest groups significantly impact government by promoting transparency, influencing public opinion, and advocating for specific policies.

Identify the constitutional qualifications required to hold state and national office?

• State office: must be a registered voter only
• National office: House (25 years, 7 years citizen, state resident); Senate (30 years, 9 years citizen, state resident). State office: varies by state, generally similar requirements.
• Senate (35 years, 10 years citizen, no residency requirement)
• House (20 years, 5 years citizen, state resident)

Identify examples of bias, symbolism, and propaganda

• Bias - unbiased reporting
• Examples include: Bias - partisan news coverage; Symbolism - national flags; Propaganda - government advertising campaigns.
• Symbolism - everyday objects
• Propaganda - independent journalism

Examine the election and voting process at the local, state and national levels?

• The election and voting process varies by local, state, and national levels, involving organization, registration, and adherence to laws.
• State elections are held every year regardless of federal elections.
• Local elections do not require voter registration.
• Voting is only conducted at the national level.

Explain the process for citizens to address a state or local problem by identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue and determining a course of action

• Citizens should only contact their local representatives without identifying any agencies.
• Addressing problems is only possible through protests and public demonstrations.
• Citizens must wait for government agencies to initiate action on their own.
• Citizens can address state or local problems by identifying the relevant government agency and taking action through communication or formal requests.

Differentiate between obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship

• Obligations are only related to legal matters, while responsibilities are about personal choices.
• Obligations are mandatory duties (e.g., paying taxes), while responsibilities are voluntary contributions (e.g., voting).
• Obligations are optional tasks, while responsibilities are mandatory duties.
• Obligations and responsibilities are the same and do not differ in U.S. citizenship.

How does obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship impact society?

• They are optional and not enforced by law.
• They create division and conflict within communities.
• They have no impact on individual behavior or society.
• Obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship promote civic engagement, accountability, and social order, enhancing community well-being.

Define the term "citizen"

• A citizen is a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.
• A citizen is someone who lives in a country without any legal status.
• Citizenship can only be obtained through birth in the U.S. territory.
• Citizenship can only be obtained through birth in the U.S. territory.

Explain the constitutional means of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• The constitutional means of becoming a U.S. citizen include birthright citizenship, citizenship through parents, and naturalization.
• Citizenship by investment only
• Citizenship through military service only
• Citizenship by marriage only

Explain the advantages of a federal system of government over other systems in balancing local, state, amd national unity and protecting against authoritarianism

• A federal system balances local, state, and national unity while protecting against authoritarianism by distributing power and encouraging participation.
• A federal system promotes authoritarianism by limiting citizen participation in government.
• A federal system eliminates the need for local governance, streamlining decision-making.
• A federal system centralizes power to ensure uniformity across all levels of government.