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WorksheetsTopic 4 and 5 Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Class
Date
1.
The conversation below is part of a political discussion. ---------------------------
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs. ---------------------------
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs. ---------------------------
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
a)
Democrate
b)
Green
c)
Republican
d)
Socialist
2.
The table below describes political party associations of governors.
Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?
Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?
a)
More Republican issue positions have shaped federal policy.
b)
More Democratic issue positions have shaped federal policy.
c)
The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.
d)
The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.
3.
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
a)
Democratic and Republican
b)
Democratic and Libertarian
c)
Socialist and Republican
d)
Socialist and Libertarian
4.
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
a)
U.S. permanent resident
b)
at least 25 years old
c)
at least 30 years old
d)
U.S. citizen
5.
A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?
a)
Mayor Sanford owns a local farm.
b)
Mayor Sanford is an elected official.
c)
Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher.
d)
Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station.
6.
The newspaper headline below describes a government process.
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
a)
Richards is a homeowner.
b)
Richards is a party leader.
c)
Richards has less political experience than his opponent.
d)
Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.
7.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
military officers
b)
elected officials
c)
interest groups
d)
circuit judges
8.
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
a)
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
b)
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
c)
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
d)
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
9.
How might a political action committee influence government?
a)
send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters
b)
contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign
c)
write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator
d)
contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state
10.
How do the media typically influence government?
a)
by reporting court procedures
b)
by making political contributions
c)
by investigating illegal business practices
d)
by broadcasting campaign advertisements
11.
Which option presents a clear point of view?
a)
bias
b)
propaganda
c)
symbolism
d)
metaphor
12.
Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?
a)
special interest group ratings of that
Congress member
b)
a television commercial sponsored by a
political party
c)
the voting record of the candidate while in
Congress
d)
flyers sent through the mail by the candidate
13.
The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?
Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?
a)
to
limit bias in political communication
b)
to
promote bias in political communication
c)
to
limit symbolism in political communication
d)
to
promote symbolism in political communication
14.
The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by a civil rights group.
What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?
What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?
a)
electing candidates
b)
regulating elections
c)
improving citizens' lives
d)
influencing political appointments
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