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WorksheetsPolitical Process 2.11,2.13, 2.8,2.9, 2.10
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
2.8 This symbol is a representation of what Political Party?
a)
Libertarian
b)
Democrat
c)
The Green Party
d)
Republican
2.
2.8 This symbol is a representation of what Political Party?
a)
Libertarian
b)
Democratic
c)
The Green Party
d)
Republican
3.
2.8 The Socialist Party believes that
a)
Government should provide public services like free education and health care.
b)
Government should provide public services like free food and health care.
c)
Government should provide public services like free work and health care.
d)
Government should provide public services like free transportation and health care.
4.
2.8 The Republican Party Favors
a)
More government involvement in the economy.
b)
about the same government involvement in the economy.
c)
less government involvement in the economy.
d)
None of the above
5.
2.8 The Republican Party Favors
a)
Favor more government regulation of private business.
b)
Favor less government regulation of private business.
c)
Favor about the same government regulation of private business.
d)
None of the Above
6.
2.8 The Republican Party Favors
a)
Favor lower taxes.
b)
Favor higher taxes.
c)
No taxes
d)
None of the Above
7.
2.8 The Republican Party believes
a)
Believe that housing, income, education and jobs should be provided by the hidden sector.
b)
Believe that housing, income, education and jobs should be provided by the public sector.
c)
Believe that housing, income, education and jobs should be provided by the private sector.
d)
I have no idea
8.
2.8 The Democratic Party Favors
a)
All of the Below
b)
None of the Below
c)
Support decreased regulation of private business.
d)
Support increased regulation of private business.
9.
2.8 The Democratic Party Favors
a)
Support increased taxation of private business.
b)
Support decreased taxation of private business.
c)
Support increased supervision of private business.
d)
Support decreased supervision of private business.
10.
2.8 Democratic Party believes
a)
Government should help provide affordable transportation, affordable housing, and free education.
b)
Government shouldn't help provide affordable health care, affordable housing, and free education.
c)
Government should help provide affordable health care, affordable housing, and free education.
d)
Private Sector should help provide affordable health care, affordable housing, and free education.
11.
2.8 How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
a)
Republicans favor tax increases to support new social programs.
b)
Democrats favor tax increases to support new social programs.
c)
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, Republicans favor keeping tax rates the same.
d)
Republicans favor tax increases, while Democrats favor keeping tax rates the same.
12.
2.9 Qualifications are
a)
Experiences or accomplishments that makes someone suitable for a particular job
b)
a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job
13.
2.10 Individuals Can Affect Government using the methods listed below:
A. Run for Office
B. Petition Government
C. Volunteering for a Campaign
D. Collecting Signatures
Speak at Meetings
Send Letters
Make Campaign Contributions
Which is incorrect?
A. Run for Office
B. Petition Government
C. Volunteering for a Campaign
D. Collecting Signatures
Speak at Meetings
Send Letters
Make Campaign Contributions
Which is incorrect?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
14.
2.10 An interest group is a group of individuals
a)
with common interests who seek to make public policy.
b)
with common interests who seek to enhance public policy.
c)
with common interests who seek to influence public policy.
d)
with common interests who seek to change public policy.
15.
2.10 Interest groups focus on
a)
specific issues
b)
many issues
c)
important issues
d)
small issues
16.
2.10 Which is not one of the four types of Interest Groups?
a)
Multi-Issue Interest Group
b)
Civil Rights
c)
Economic
d)
Environmental
17.
2.10 Single-Issue Interest Groups
a)
Promotes the interests of groups that once were disadvantaged in the past
b)
Focuses on industry
c)
An interest group that focuses on one issue or opinion
d)
Protects wildlife and reduces pollution
18.
2.10 Monitoring – Interest groups often monitor developments.
This means they.....
This means they.....
a)
keep track of everything government is doing that might affect their area of the world.
b)
keep track of everything government is doing that might affect their area of influence.
c)
keep track of everything the industry is doing that might affect their area of focus.
d)
keep track of everything government is doing that might affect their area of focus.
19.
2.10 Interest groups hire lobbyists, who speak to government officials to
a)
influence new legislation or government regulations. Lobbyists usually specialize in a particular industry.
b)
influence new legislation or government regulations. Lobbyists usually specialize in a particular subject.
c)
influence old legislation or government regulations. Lobbyists usually specialize in a particular subject.
d)
influence new legislation or local regulations. Lobbyists usually specialize in a particular subject.
20.
2.10 Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
a)
to raise campaign funds for political parties
b)
to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns
c)
to influence public decision-making for the common good
d)
to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues
21.
2.10 Which activity is used by interest groups to influence public policy?
a)
bribing legislators to support their proposals
b)
impeaching their opponents in the legislature
c)
sponsoring news programs on major television networks
d)
giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise
22.
2.10 Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
military officers
b)
elected officials
c)
interest groups
d)
circuit judges
23.
2.10 Based on the governmental system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
a)
gathering signatures for a petition
b)
collecting opinions for a yearbook
c)
discussing political issues at work
d)
watching political debates on television
24.
2.11 What is Bias?
a)
Closed-mindedness
b)
open-mindedness
c)
one-sided opinions
d)
two-sided opinions
25.
2.11 What is Symbolism?
a)
the use of visual images that might represent another thing to communicate thoughts or ideas
b)
the use of mental images that might represent another thing to communicate thoughts or ideas
c)
the use of visual images that might represent another thing to block thoughts or ideas
d)
the use of visual images that might duplicate another thing to communicate thoughts or ideas
26.
2.11 What is Propaganda?
a)
political communications that appeal to emotions over reason, play on fears, and make use of special persuasive techniques
b)
political communications that appeal to emotions over reason, play on fears, and make use of special corrupt techniques
c)
Social communications that appeal to emotions over reason, play on fears, and make use of special persuasive techniques
d)
None of the above
27.
2.11 Bandwagon is
a)
assumption that everyone agrees with the message
b)
assertions that everyone agrees with the method
c)
assertions that everyone agrees with the message
d)
assertions that no one person agrees with the message
28.
2.11 Name-Calling is
a)
giving an unfavorable label to opponents
b)
giving a favorable label to opponents
c)
giving an unfavorable label to friends
d)
giving an unfavorable label to politicians
29.
2.11 Which sounds most like a Testimonial?
a)
Jordan Jones uses a product and says "This is the best program I've ever used.
b)
Your neighbor uses a product and says "This is the best program I've ever used.
c)
Michael Jordan uses a product and says "This is the best program I've ever used.
d)
The random guy from IHOP uses a product and says "This is the best program I've ever used.
30.
2.11 Which option presents a clear point of view?
a)
bias
b)
metaphor
c)
propaganda
d)
symbolism
31.
2.11 The poster below was created in 1917.
a)
accurate
b)
biased
c)
informational
d)
propagandized
32.
2.11 The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses, and schools by a civil rights group.
What long term policy goal of the interest group?
What long term policy goal of the interest group?
a)
electing candidates
b)
regulating elections
c)
improving citizens' lives
d)
influencing political appointments
33.
2.8 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
34.
2.8 The statement below is from a political party platform.
Which political party's position is represented in the statement?
Which political party's position is represented in the statement?
a)
Communist
b)
Democratic
c)
Republican
d)
Socialist
35.
2.8 In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
a)
the responsibilities of government
b)
the frequency of national elections
c)
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
d)
the support for the U.S. military soldier
36.
2.9 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
37.
2.9 The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor.
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?
a)
her political policies
b)
her college education
c)
her campaign promises
d)
her experience working in government
38.
2.9 The poster below is from a recent election.
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
a)
Doug is running for judge.
b)
Doug is running for mayor.
c)
Doug is running for president.
d)
Doug is running for city council.
39.
2.10 Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
military officers
b)
elected officials
c)
interest groups
d)
circuit judges
40.
2.10 Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
a)
watching political debates on television
b)
discussing political issues at work
c)
collecting opinions for a yearbook
d)
gathering signatures for a petition
41.
2.10 The table below describes rating for news organizations.
According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
a)
Government is less likely to regulate the press.
b)
Government is more likely to regulate the press.
c)
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
d)
Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.
42.
2.13 Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
a)
public meetings
b)
press conference
c)
legislative sessions
d)
State of the Union address
43.
2.13 The headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
a)
racial discrimination
b)
racial prejudice
c)
racial tolerance
d)
racial equality
44.
2.13 Below are views for and against publicly funded elections.
Which conclusions can be drawn from these views?
Which conclusions can be drawn from these views?
a)
Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers.
b)
Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions.
c)
Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time.
d)
Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money.
45.
2.13 What is Public Policy?
a)
Actions taken by governments to solve problems and achieve goals.
b)
Actions taken by governments to solve problems and achieve more money
c)
Actions taken by governments to create problems and achieve goals.
d)
Actions taken by governments to solve problems and set goals.
46.
2.13 Steps in ____________ Process
•Identify a problem
•Identify level of government and agency to address it
•Develop policy alternative
•Evaluate pros and cons of each alternative
•Implement the decision
•Evaluate effectiveness
•Identify a problem
•Identify level of government and agency to address it
•Develop policy alternative
•Evaluate pros and cons of each alternative
•Implement the decision
•Evaluate effectiveness
a)
Rule Making
b)
Voting
c)
Campaigning
d)
Public Policy
47.
2.13 Public Issues are
a)
A topic or problem on which citizens disagree.
b)
Multiple perspectives can bring insight into how to solve the problem.
c)
All of the Above
d)
None of the Above
48.
2.13 What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of racial segregation in the South in the 1950s and 1960s?
a)
They felt it would be better to be patient and accept gradual change in the South
b)
A.They believed Southern supporters of segregation should be threatened with acts of racial violence.
c)
A.They believed it was time for radical policy alternatives, such as moving all African Americans to the North.
d)
A.They felt it had become necessary to oppose segregation with marches, sit-ins, demonstrations, boycotts and civil disobedience.
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