WorksheetsUnit 4: Media and Propaganda
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
When a candidate expresses his feelings or beliefs about an issue, they are using what campaign ad technique?
Fact
Opinion
Propaganda
Bias
What do you call campaign statements that can be proven?
Opinion
Fact
Bias
Propaganda
What is NOT an effective way to evaluate campaign advertisements?
Identifying propaganda
Separating fact from opinion
Detecting bias
Accepting everything as the truth
The excerpt is an example of what campaign ad technique?
Propaganda
Bias
Fact
Opinion
Newspapers often run candidates' views side by side during elections. This is an example of —
detecting bias
broadcasting different points of view
identifying propaganda
separating fact from opinion
Complete the graphic.
Identifying candidates
Identifying propaganda
Emphasizing selected issues
Broadcasting different points of view
Fernando wrote an essay stating the reasons for his strong support of a presidential candidate. He mailed it to the editor of the local newspaper who published it in the commentary section as —
an article
an op-ed piece
a political cartoon
an editorial
Which headline demonstrates the media's role in identifying candidates in an election?
3
2
4
1
Which headline is the best example of a fact?
4
3
2
1
Which media outlet would be the best at reaching all age groups?
Newspaper
Radio
Television
Internet
What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold news conferences?
Enforcing laws
Communicating with the public
Passing laws
Giving an opinion poll
When the media broadcasts a debate, how are they helping to set the public agenda?
Holding government officials accountable
Lobbying
Telling people who to vote for
Projecting opposing points of view
What term refers to the problems that government leaders consider most important and receive the most attention?
Public opinion
PAC
Interest groups
Public agenda
How does the media influence public opinion?
Tells people who to vote for
Focuses attention on certain issues
Regulates the type of media people use
Gives money to political parties
What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?
Lobbying for an interest group
Voting
Contributing to a campaign
Holding government accountable
The image above is most likely related to the media’s role of —
holding government officials accountable
publishing editorials
identifying a candidate
providing a forum
Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a
specific issue?
The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state.
A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.
The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.
A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.
Which of the following demonstrates the media offering a forum for opposing viewpoints?
A press conference regarding a controversial decision made by the governor.
A debate is held between the candidates running for governor.
A headline about a government official's mishandling of state funds.
A news story focuses on a local school's plan for improving test scores.
A group of people who share similar points of view and join together to promote that view is —
public opinion
mass media
public agenda
an interest group
All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT —
lobbying government officials
running candidates for office
making political contributions
identifying issues
What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?
PAC
Lobbying
Demonstrating
Interest groups
What is the best title for the illustration?
How Officials Influence Public Policy
How the Interest Groups Influence Public Policy
How to Get Elected to Office
How the Media Influences Public Policy
Interest groups are groups of people who —
share a point of view and join together
run candidates for office
make separate donations to different campaigns
vote for candidates
What do you call a group of people who work to get Congress to pass laws to support their interests?
Constituents
The public
PAC
Lobbyists
How are individuals who write letters to their congressmen influencing public policy?
Influencing laws
Making a contribution
Expressing their opinions
Being informed
All of the following are international issues that may require policy decisions by local governments EXCEPT —
public safety
public health concerns
religious movements
policies to protect the environment
This example demonstrates —
economic policies to stop terrorism on a global level
public health concerns
an impact on public safety at the local level
policies to protect both local citizens and wildlife
This newspaper article represents local government concern for —
public health in times of disease
local wildlife
public safety
economic policies
Collection bins or containers with this symbol indicate local policies to —
stop the spread of disease
promote public safety
protect the environment by recycling
protect endangered species
United States local government officials would most likely respond to this news by —
closing all schools to stop the spread of disease
instructing local health officials to order more vaccines
ordering local residents to stay home from work
not taking action because Canada is far away
In the event of an act of terrorism on the United States, which agency would be responsible for protecting government buildings from a possible attack?
Fire Department
Social Services Department
County Attorney's Office
Sheriff's Department
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?
Health Department
Attorney General's Office
Fire Department
Sheriff's Department
Which headline best demonstrates the impact of international issues on local governments?
1
4
2
3
Which of the following would most likely have a negative impact on the global environment?
A chemical industry dumps waste into a major river.
The city council encourages citizens to use public transportation.
The county government initiates a curbside recycling program.
The car industry creates a filtration system to reduce carbon emissions.
Complete the graphic.
Helping monitor poll taxes
Monitoring voting practices
Voting for infirm supporters
Helping candidates win elections
How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their —
pamphlets
radio addresses
mailings
platforms
The cost of running a campaign has caused all of the following EXCEPT —
requires candidates to spend more time fundraising.
limited the chance for people to run for office.
given opportunities for poor people to run
given an advantage to wealthy people who run
Which of the following is NOT a factor in predicting which citizens will vote?
Income
Age
Education
Race
What does a state's congressional representation determine?
State's electoral votes
State's population
Who wins the election
State's governor
Bennett Middle School is holding a mock election for governor. Which student is the best candidate?
Robert promises give government jobs to his friends and family.
Tim pledges to give all voters one hundred dollars if he wins.
Lisa plans to raise taxes to remodel the governor's mansion.
Sarah promises to create more jobs to protect the environment.
All of the following were principles or ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT —
the outline of a new democratic system of government
affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
statement of grievances against the king of Great Britain
established the idea that all people are equal under the law
Logan finds a wallet in the parking lot at school. What should he do to demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness and honesty?
Keep the money and return the wallet to the owner.
Keep the money in the wallet.
Give the money in the wallet to a friend.
Return the wallet and money to the owner.
Which example best demonstrates William being courteous?
He votes in the upcoming election.
He helps an elderly man get his groceries into his car.
He serves in the United States Army.
He follows all traffic laws.
Which example best demonstrates Adam being responsible?
He finds ten dollars in the hall and gives it to his best friend.
He sends a care package to his brother serving in the Army.
He holds the door open for a woman and her children.
He completes his homework each day after school.
The image above best relates to which character trait?
Respect for the law
Courtesy
Community service
Patriotism
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
Obeying the law
Serving in court
Paying taxes
Attending school
How does civic responsibility differ from civic duty?
Citizens are required to carry out civic responsibilities.
Only elected officials can perform civic duties.
Failure to perform a civic duty can lead to legal consequences.
A civic duty is a type of civic responsibility.
What is the legal process by which non-citizens become citizens?
Democracy
Immigration
Alienated
Naturalization
Complete the figure.
Oligarchy
Fundamental political principles
Monarch
Democracy
This photograph is an example of which personal character trait?
Courtesy and respect for the rights of others
Patriotism
Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance
Respect for the law
