Monday Quiz

Which level of government is responsible for providing public education in the United States?

• Local government

• State government

• National government

• International organizations

What is one key feature of capitalism in the United States?

• Government ownership of all businesses

• Private ownership of property and businesses

• No competition allowed

• Fixed prices set by the government

Which of the following is an example of the United States reacting to an international conflict?

• Passing a local tax law

• Sending troops to support an ally

• Building a new school

• Electing a mayor

What is the first step a citizen should take to address a local problem?

• Vote in a national election

• Research public policy alternatives

• Move to another city

• Ignore the problem

Which of the following is an example of propaganda in media?

• A news article reporting facts

• A commercial using emotional language to persuade

• A weather forecast

• A sports score update

Which service is typically provided by the national government?

• Issuing driver’s licenses

• Maintaining the military

• Collecting local garbage

• Running city parks

How does the free market system in the United States help raise the standard of living?

• By limiting choices for consumers

• By encouraging competition and innovation

• By setting all prices by the government

• By banning private businesses

Which of the following best describes a U.S. action in an international conflict?

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Building a local library

• Passing a state law

• Electing a city council member

If a group of citizens wants to improve public transportation in their city, which government agency should they contact?

• The local transportation department

• The national military

• The state governor’s office

• The U.S. Supreme Court

What is an example of bias in political communication?

• Reporting all sides of an issue equally

• Only presenting information that supports one viewpoint

• Listing facts without opinion

• Showing data from multiple sources