WorksheetsQuiz 17 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What is bias?
A failure to follow due process procedures guaranteed in the Constitution
A preference for one person or idea over another
Activities aimed at influencing government decisions
Printing false stories with the intention of hurting someone's reputation
What is propaganda?
A 5th Amendment guarantee that citizens will be compensated for land taken by the government
A law that makes an action illegal after it has already happened
The right to see a judge in order to challenge why you're being held by the government
Spreading ideas in order to help or hurt a cause, person, or idea
Mr. Klemm is running to be president of Randall. He's doing poorly because students don't like his "Homework Every Day" platform. To win votes he creates short, positive slogans like "Taking Randall Higher" and "Soaring to New Heights." Which propaganda technique is he using?
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
Mr. Klemm is losing an election to Mr. Rooney. He decides to make Mr. Rooney less popular by coming up with a negative nickname for him, putting up "Don't vote for Crazy Mr. Rooney" posters all around the school. Which propaganda technique is he using?
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
To help him win an election, Mr. Klemm goes on the Randall morning show. On the show, he gets an endorsement from Randall's most influential celebrity: Birthday Hawk. Which propaganda technique is being used?
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
Mr. Klemm is friends with Mrs. Hardy. Mrs. Hardy's morning show broadcasts stories about how great Mr. Klemm is, and mostly ignores negative stories about him. When they do report on these negative stories, they try to make Mr. Klemm's actions look as good as possible. What is this an example of?
Media Bias
Ex Post Facto
Habeas Corpus
Eminent Domain
Which option best defines the term, "Plain Folks?"
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something because everyone else does
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Which option best defines the term, "Card Stacking?"
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something because everyone else does
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Which option best defines the term, "Bandwagon?"
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something because everyone else does
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Which option best defines the term, "Transfer?"
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something because everyone else does
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Which option best defines the term, "Glittering Generalities?"
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a person
propaganda technique using a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a candidate
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Which option best defines the term, "Name Calling?"
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a person
propaganda technique using a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a candidate
Which option best defines the term, "Testimonial?"
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a person
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
propaganda technique using a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a candidate
Paul is running for President. He wants American voters to associate him with positive, powerful, and patriotic images and ideas. He produces a series of campaign ads in which he stands next to the American flag, a bald eagle, and a U.S. fighter jet.
Bandwagon
Transfer
Name Calling
Glittering Generalities
Caroline is a billionaire who wants to become governor of Florida. She worries that Floridians won’t vote for her because she comes from an elite background and doesn’t understand the concerns of the average American. She decides that she’ll visit local diners, attend baseball games, dress casually to convince voters she’s just like them.
Testimonial
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Plain Folks
Gary wants to run for mayor, but he finds that voters aren’t very interested in his complex ideas about taxes and campaign finance. He decides to simplify his platform into a series of short slogans like “Jobs for Working Americans” and “Truth, Justice, and Fairness.”
Transfer
Card Stacking
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Alicia is running for Congress but finds herself polling far behind her opponent. She decides to run a political ad on TV that points out all the good things about herself, without mentioning anything about her inexperience, questionable views, or criminal record.
Card Stacking
Transfer
Name Calling
Plain Folks
Kyle wants to be elected as senator for his state, but not a lot of people know who he is. He went to high school with a famous sports star for a local team. To become more popular, Kyle convinces his old friend to endorse him and appear at his campaign events.
Card Stacking
Testimonial
Plain Folks
Name Calling
Janine is far behind her opponent in a presidential race. To make up ground, she comes up with a series of negative and demeaning nicknames for her opponent, and uses Twitter to make them popular among her supporters.
Plain Folks
Glittering Generalities
Name Calling
Testimonial
Jose is running for high school class president. He produces a series of ads showing how many friends and classmates support his candidacy. Jose hopes that when people see how popular he already is, they’ll want to vote for him too.
Transfer
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Bandwagon
