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Elections and Campaigns 2.7,2.8,2.9,2.10,2.11,2.13

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This party is knowns as the "Grand Old Party" or GOP

a)

Libertarians

b)

Democrats

c)

Communists

d)

Republicans

2.

This party supports higher taxes

a)

Republicans

b)

Libertarians

c)

Democrats

d)

Socialists

3.

This party strives to create a classless society

a)

Libertarians

b)

Communist

c)

Republicans

d)

Democrats

4.

This party supports public ownership of big business

a)

Libertarians

b)

Republicans

c)

Democrats

d)

Socialists

5.

This party favors little government interference in the economy

a)

Libertarians

b)

Republicans

c)

Socialist

d)

Democrats

6.

This party favors lower taxes

a)

Democrats

b)

Libertarians

c)

Republicans

d)

Communists

7.

This party favors more business regulation

a)

Libertarians

b)

Democrats

c)

Republicans

d)

Communists

8.

This party favors less business regulation

a)

Libertarians

b)

Socialist

c)

Republicans

d)

Democrats

9.

This party favors less government programs to help those in need

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Libertarians

d)

Communist

10.

This party favors maximum freedom and minimum government

a)

Libertarians

b)

Democrats

c)

Republicans

d)

Socialist

11.

The following are requirements for which political office?


  • At least 35 years old
  • Natural born citizen
  • Lived in US for 14 years
a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Senator

d)

Vice President

12.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 30 years old

US citizen for 9 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

U.S. Representative

d)

FL Senator

13.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

U.S. House of Representatives

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Legislator

d)

President

14.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 21 years old

Live in the district they will represent

Live in Florida for 2 years

a)

U.S. Senator

b)

FL Legislator

c)

FL Governor

d)

U.S. Representative

15.

The requirements to be a Florida Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Cabinet Member are...


Pick TWO

a)

At least 30 years old

b)

Lived in Florida for the last 7 years

c)

Lived in Florida for at least 10 years

d)

At least 25 years old

16.

Experience, Issue based platform, Debates, and Political Ads are all...

a)

requirements for political office

b)

propaganda techniques

c)

qualifications for political office

17.

Which of the following is NOT part of the voting process?

a)

registration

b)

political parties

c)

conventions

d)

elections

e)

running for office

18.

The goals and principles (beliefs) of a political party or political candidate is called a ________.

a)

political platform

b)

political ad

c)

political office

19.

This is an example of a ______.

a)

political ad

b)

political office

c)

name calling

d)

political party

20.

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

a)

U.S. permanent resident

b)

be at least 25 years old

c)

be at least 30 years old

d)

be a US Citizen

21.

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

a)

Laura has never owned land in Florida

b)

Laura is not a Florida resident

c)

Laura is not yet 40 years old

d)

Laura has never voted

22.

The newspaper headline above describes a government process.


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.

23.

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

24.

The poster below is from a recent election


Doug is pro-immigration!

Doug is pro-military!

Vote for Doug


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

25.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 2 
 
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
a)
homeland security 
b)
space exploration 
c)
education 
d)
military
26.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 2 
   The statement below is from a political party platform.
We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives.
Which political party’s position is represented in the statement?
a)
Communist
b)
Democratic
c)
Republican 
d)
Socialist
27.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 2 
 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?   
a)
Democratic
b)
Green
c)
Republican
d)
Socialism
28.
Benchmark: 2.8  Complexity: DOK 3

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
29.
Why are government leaders often influenced by special interest groups?
a)
Special interest groups use methods supported by voters
b)
Special interest groups control media coverage of political campaigns
c)
Special interest groups raise significant amounts of money for political campaign
d)
Special interest groups provide voters with information about qualifications of candidates
30.
What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
a)
To train people to work at the polls on Election Day
b)
To raise money to contribute to political campaigns
c)
To design ballots for congressional elections
d)
To establish the rules for candidate debates
31.
Which of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government?
a)
A local radio talk show about uniforms in school
b)
A televised debate between presidential campaigns
c)
A newspaper story about the building if a new highway
d)
A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes
32.
What is the name for representatives in interest groups who contact officials directly?
a)
Propagandists
b)
Lobbyists
c)
Pollsters
d)
Political Action Committee
33.
Based on the government system in the U.S., which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
a)
Watching political debates on TV
b)
Discussing political issues at work
c)
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
d)
Gathering signatures for a petition
34.
Based on what you know, what would be a good counterargument?
a)
Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions
b)
Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws
c)
Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations
d)
The media, despite its biases, are best able to watchdog the government when they are free
35.
The table shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required. 
Which are her best options?
a)
An online petition and letters to citizens
b)
Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens
c)
Emailing the representatives and an online petition
d)
Group rally event and emailing the representative
36.
Which of the following is true about Americans' trust of the media?
a)
It has risen significantly since the 1970s
b)
It has declined significantly since the 1970s
c)
It has declined regarding the electronic media but increased regarding the print media
d)
It has increased regarding the electronic media but decreased regarding the print media
37.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
Military officers
b)
Elected officials
c)
Interest Groups
d)
Circuit Judges
38.
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
39.
Which question would a citizen want to ask to determine whether a lobbyist is working on behalf of the public interest?
a)
Has the lobbyist worked as a public official before?
b)
How long has the person been a lobbyist?
c)
How much is the lobbyist being paid?
d)
What organization hired the lobbyist?
40.
Which is a main purpose of public opinion polls?
a)
Analyzing citizen support for a law
b)
Getting a law passed
c)
Interpreting an newly passed law
d)
Opposing a law
41.
You want to get a law passed on requiring gas detectors in all houses. What type of group would you most likely organize to help reach the goal?
a)
City Council
b)
Focus Group
c)
Interest Group
d)
Political Party
42.
What is the most important thing that a political debate can teach a voter about a candidate?
a)
How much support the candidate already has
b)
What kind of TV personality the candidate has
c)
Where the candidate stands on certain issues
d)
Whether the candidate is comfortable on camera
43.
What is the best reason that press releases from a politician or a government agency are not always the best source of public information about an issue?
a)
They are not covered by news outlets
b)
They give too much detail to be useful
c)
They may be released too late to be useful
d)
They may present only one point of view about an issue
44.

Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

45.

What influencing technique spreads ideas with the purpose of helping or hurting a particular candidate?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

46.

What influencing techniques uses images or pictures to convey a message?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

47.
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
a)
accurate
b)
biased
c)
informational
d)
propagandized
48.
What type of propaganda makes you want to jump in and follow everyone else?
a)
bandwagon
b)
testimonial
c)
flash in the pan
d)
flavor of the day
49.
What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product or person?
a)
name calling
b)
transfer
c)
glittering generalities
d)
snob appeal
50.
Newspaper Advertisement: A message that appeals to ordinary people, like you and me.
a)
bandwagon
b)
emotions
c)
plain folks
d)
name calling

51.
Television Advertisement: Rush to shop at Super-Mart this weekend, everyone is doing it!
a)
emotional
b)
glittering generality
c)
testimonial
d)
bandwagon
52.
A famous person (athlete/celebrity) endorses a new product.
a)
testimonial
b)
plain folks
c)
glittering generalities

53.
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Slogan
c)
Testimonial
d)
Glittering Generalities
54.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Name Calling
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Repetition
55.
 What propagandaTECHNIQUE is being used?
a)
bandwagon
b)
testimonial
c)
part of the group
d)
following
56.
What type of propaganda does this show?
a)
transfer
b)
plain folk
c)
glittering generalities
d)
bandwagon 
57.
a)
Plain Folks
b)
Transfer
c)
Bandwagon
d)
Testimonial
58.
The purpose of this propaganda poster is to get people to
a)
Enlist in the Military
b)
Dehumanize the Enemy
c)
Produce or Conserve Resources
d)
Finance the War
59.

Which option reflects a long term policy goal?

a)

collecting canned food to give to the poor

b)

collecting signatures to run for public office

c)

collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas

d)

collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot

60.

Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?

a)

youth literacy

b)

youth sufferage

c)

youth education

d)

youth employment

61.

Below are views related to education.


---------------------------

1. Civics should be taught in public schools.


2. Good citizenship is learned in communities.

---------------------------


Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

a)

Political conflict is a threat to strong societies

b)

Civic participation should be learned at home

c)

Political conflict should be reduced through legislation

d)

Civic involvement is important to building strong societies

62.

How can citizens share their perspectives on the direction that the government should take?


Choose all that apply.

a)

join interest groups

b)

join political parties

c)

go to school

d)

join a club

63.

Which rights do individuals and interest groups use to share their perspectives on the political process?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

64.

By _________, individuals have the chance to express their perspectives by choosing one candidate or public policy over another.

a)

voting

b)

petitioning the government

c)

running for office

d)

attending civic meetings

65.

There have been a lot of car accidents at the same intersection. Which level of government would deal with this issue?

a)

local

b)

state

c)

federal

66.

Florida has a large increase in the number of high school dropouts. Which level of government would deal with this issue?

a)

local

b)

state

c)

federal

67.

Elderly citizens cannot afford to pay their medical bills. Which level of government would deal with this issue?

a)

local

b)

state

c)

federal

68.

a political party that believes the government should control the entire economy, and there should be no private ownership of business

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Communist Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Republican Party

69.

a political party that believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom

a)

Republican Party

b)

Socialist Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Libertarian Party

70.

a political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help

a)

Socialist Party

b)

Libertarian Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Communist Party

71.

a political party that believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy

a)

Socialist Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Communist Party

72.

a political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

a)

Libertarian

b)

Republican

c)

Democratic

d)

Socialist

73.

Which of the following statements is true about DEMOCRATS?

a)

They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy) to support new social programs

b)

They tend to favor tax decreases

c)

They want government to be small and to play a small role in people's lives

d)

They favor keeping taxes the same.

74.

Which of the following statements is true about REPUBLICANS?

a)

They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy)

b)

They want the government to make and run lots of social programs to help citizens

c)

They want government to be small and to play a small role in people's lives

d)

They favor keeping taxes the same.

75.

Which option describes the Communist Party?

a)

believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's

b)

believes in democratic policies but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy

c)

believes the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

d)

believes the government should control the entire economy, and there should be no private ownership of business

76.

The political party that wins more seats in one house of the national or state legislature becomes the____________.

a)

Minority Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Majority Party

77.

Below are statements from different media stations.

Station 1: A large federal government is destructive to the people. Vote to limit government's power.

Station 2: A large federal government is central to the security and safety of the country.

Which of the following is BEST reflected in the statements???

a)

Bias

b)

symbolism

c)

metaphor

d)

propaganda

78.

Which of the following describes the media's role as a "watchdog?"

a)

Journalists raise money to donate to political campaigns.

b)

Journalists create biased political ads to influence public opinion.

c)

Journalists question and expose government officials of wrongdoing.

d)

Journalists volunteer at phone banks to help a candidate get elected.

79.

Which of the following describes a way individuals can influence and impact the government?

a)

ratifying foreign treaties

b)

determining the fairness of laws

c)

appointing state ambassadors

d)

petitioning government officials

80.

Which of the following is a way interest groups influence the government?

a)

by running for state and federal political office

b)

by lobbying government officials for a particular issue

c)

by recruiting foreign leaders to vote in favor of certain laws

d)

by holding public officials accountable for their actions in a court of law

81.

The political ads below were distributed by two candidates running for Florida Governor.

Anthony Stark: State resident for 10 yrs; 6 yrs on the school board; 2 yrs in FL Senate

Steven Rogers: State resident for 12 years; 1 yr volunteer work with Red Cross

Why would Stark be considered more qualified than Rogers?

a)

He has more political experience.

b)

He has better views on current issues.

c)

He has better educational qualifications.

d)

He has raised more money for political ads.

82.

Which of the following is a constitutional requirement to run for the Florida House of Representatives?

a)

The candidate must be at least 18 years old.

b)

The candidate must be a natural-born citizen.

c)

The candidate must submit past employment history.

d)

The candidate must live in the district they will represent.

83.

Which option best represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

a)

Public meetings

b)

Executive Orders

c)

Governor Mandates

d)

State of the Union address

84.

Based on the table, which would be a long lasting impact?

a)

a decrease in military bases in the U.S.

b)

a decrease in regulations on businesses

c)

an increase in funding for environmental issues

d)

an increase in the amount of government-funded healthcare

85.

What is the lasting impact of Bush v. Gore (2000)?

a)

Citizens have the right to vote regardless of age.

b)

Citizens have the right to vote regardless of gender.

c)

States cannot violate the equal protection of each vote.

d)

States cannot violate the right to vote based on education.

86.

Which government principle was confirmed in the United States v. Nixon (1974) decision?

a)

The President is not above the law.

b)

That Congress has the power to make a declaration of war.

c)

The President does not have to follow the law in special circumstances.

d)

The Supreme Court has the power to declare executive order unconstitutional.

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