WorksheetsCE9 Political Interest Groups
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which scenario demonstrates the media influencing public policy?
a)
Interviewing politicians about current legislation
b)
Writing letters to a Congressman
c)
Discussing the lifestyle of a politician's family
d)
Lobbying members of Congress
2.
Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?
a)
A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.
b)
The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state.
c)
A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.
d)
The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.
3.
What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?
a)
Voting
b)
Lobbying for an interest group
c)
Contributing to a campaign
d)
Holding government accountable
4.
How does the media influence public opinion?
a)
Gives money to political parties
b)
Regulates the type of media people use
c)
Focuses attention on certain issues
d)
Tells people who to vote for
5.
What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?
a)
Interest groups
b)
Lobbying
c)
Demonstrating
d)
PAC
6.
A group of people who share similar points of view and join together to promote that view is ____________.
a)
an interest group
b)
public agenda
c)
public opinion
d)
mass media
7.
Dear Representative Shelby,
I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society. Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.
Sincerely,
Ellis Frankwell
This letter is an example of ____________.
I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society. Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.
Sincerely,
Ellis Frankwell
This letter is an example of ____________.
a)
demonstrating
b)
lobbying
c)
policy-making
d)
campaigning
8.
Which action is an example of political lobbying?
a)
The governor gives special advice to legislative members.
b)
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
c)
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.
d)
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.
9.
All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT ____________.
a)
making political contributions
b)
lobbying government officials
c)
identifying issues
d)
running candidates for office
10.
Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely ________________.
a)
end visits by international travelers
b)
develop a public safety plan for the city
c)
shut down international airline flights
d)
ask the military to police the city
11.
If there was an outbreak of the swine flu in the United States, which local agency would most likely be responsible for vaccinating its citizens?
a)
Fire Department
b)
Attorney General's Office
c)
Health Department
d)
Sheriff's Department
12.
All of the following are international issues that may require policy decisions by local governments EXCEPT ______________.
a)
public health concerns
b)
policies to protect the environment
c)
religious movements
d)
public safety
13.
1. "Policy Arrest Man for Drug Possession"
2. "Local Taxes Raised to Pay for New School"
3. "Health Department Offers Flu Shots After Global Epidemic"
4. "New Traffic Pattern on Interstate Impacts Commuters"
2. "Local Taxes Raised to Pay for New School"
3. "Health Department Offers Flu Shots After Global Epidemic"
4. "New Traffic Pattern on Interstate Impacts Commuters"
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
14.
~Star Tribune
"Imported Toys Found to Contain Lead! Local Suppliers Ordered to Pull Products from Shelves and to Announce Recalls to Customers."
This headline would best be described as _______________.
"Imported Toys Found to Contain Lead! Local Suppliers Ordered to Pull Products from Shelves and to Announce Recalls to Customers."
This headline would best be described as _______________.
a)
Due process applied at the local level
b)
The role of supply and demand during the holidays
c)
The role of antitrust laws in the U.S. economy
d)
Local government implementing public policy in response to an international issue
15.
"I am pleased to announce that I will be running for Mayor in the upcoming election."
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by ____________.
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by ____________.
a)
members of the Governor's cabinet
b)
legislative representatives of the county
c)
members of the General Assembly
d)
registered voters of the city
16.
~Ordinance 617
Smoking is hereby banned in all public buildings.
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to ________________.
Smoking is hereby banned in all public buildings.
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to ________________.
a)
promote public health
b)
support federal laws
c)
protect consumer rights
d)
regulate land use
17.
Scheduled Meetings:
General Assembly - 8 am
District Court - 9 am
Board of Supervisors - 10 am
Governor - 11 am
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
General Assembly - 8 am
District Court - 9 am
Board of Supervisors - 10 am
Governor - 11 am
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
a)
8 am
b)
9 am
c)
10 am
d)
11 am
18.
A document that lists the powers of individual cities in Virginia is called a ________________.
a)
Constitution
b)
General Assembly
c)
contract
d)
charter
19.
Where do local governments in Virginia get their power?
a)
State government
b)
National government
c)
Town government
d)
State and National government
20.
What happens if a local ordinance conflicts with a state law?
a)
The citizens of Virginia vote on which one they like better.
b)
The local government ignores the state law.
c)
The local ordinance takes precedence over the state law.
d)
The state law takes precedence over the local ordinance.
21.
The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the _____________.
a)
Virginia Circuit Court
b)
Constitution of Virginia
c)
United States Attorney General
d)
Constitution of the United States
22.
Each county in Virginia elects members to form a legislative body known as the ________________.
a)
city council
b)
school board
c)
General Assembly
d)
board of supervisors
23.
Individuals can have the greatest influence on the decisions made by ____________.
a)
international policy
b)
state government officials
c)
local government officials
d)
national government
24.
~The Daily News
"Senate Approves Presidential Appointment"
This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
"Senate Approves Presidential Appointment"
This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
a)
State executive
b)
State legislative
c)
Federal legislative
d)
Federal judicial
25.
Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
a)
City
b)
State
c)
County
d)
Federal
26.
~Times
"President Calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass New Budget"
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is __________.
"President Calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass New Budget"
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is __________.
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
representative democracy
c)
concurrent and reserved powers
d)
checks and balances
27.
~State of the Union Address
"I ask Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system."
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this statement?
"I ask Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system."
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this statement?
a)
Power to influence legislation
b)
Ability to veto legislation
c)
Power to approve cabinet members
d)
Ability to change judicial decisions
28.
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
a)
To help carry out expressed powers
b)
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
c)
To encourage citizens to vote
d)
To give the government veto powers
29.
The following are the steps in the lawmaking process.
1. Introduction of a bill by a Senator or Representative.
2. Sending the bill to the President to be signed.
3. Voting on the bill in each house.
4. Working in committees.
5. Debating the bill on the floor of each house.
Which is the correct sequencing for the lawmaking process in Congress?
1. Introduction of a bill by a Senator or Representative.
2. Sending the bill to the President to be signed.
3. Voting on the bill in each house.
4. Working in committees.
5. Debating the bill on the floor of each house.
Which is the correct sequencing for the lawmaking process in Congress?
a)
1, 4, 3, 2, 5
b)
1, 4, 5, 3, 2
c)
1, 3, 4, 5, 2
d)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
30.
~State of the Union Address
"Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system."
In this situation, the President is acting as the __________________.
"Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system."
In this situation, the President is acting as the __________________.
a)
chief citizen
b)
chief diplomat
c)
chief legislator
d)
chief executive
31.
Which branch of government is responsible for making sure the laws are carried out?
a)
State
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Legislative
32.
What power does the President exercise when ordering soldiers into battle?
a)
Chief of state
b)
Chief of party
c)
Chief diplomat
d)
Commander in Chief
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