WorksheetsPolitical Parties/Elections/Political Communications
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does
bandwagon
transfer
card stacking
testimonial
a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
bias
testimonial
plain folks
name calling
propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
card stacking
bandwagon
transfer
name calling
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
glittering generalities
testimonial
plain folks
name calling
refers to various means of communication
media
transfer
name calling
bias
propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a product or person
name calling
bandwagon
card stacking
plain folks
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
plain folks
transfer
testimonial
name calling
the use of media to convey messages or information related to government issues, campaigns or public offices
political communication
testimonial
plain folks
bias
the method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
propaganda
transfer
card stacking
name calling
the use of something to represent ideas or qualities
symbolism
bandwagon
testimonial
plain folks
propaganda technique involving the use of a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a product of candidate
testimonial
bandwagon
transfer
card stacking
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
transfer
bandwagon
card stacking
testimonial
people who are concerned with some particular issue or part of the government and who try to influence legislators or to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group
interest group
impact
lobbying
media
to conduct activities in order to influence public officials
lobbying
interest group
media
petitioning the government
a person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials
lobbyist
interest group
monitor
public agenda
refers to various means of communication
media
influence
monitor
petitioning the government
to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose
monitor
impact
lobbying
public agenda
any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or disapproving government action, directed to the judicial, executive or legislative branch
petitioning the government
lobbying
media
monitor
an independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views
political action committee (PAC)
influence
interest group
petitioning the government
a list of issues that much of society agrees are a priority
public agenda
impact
interest group
public policy
government actions in the form of laws
public policy
influence
lobbying
public agenda
a place where society discuss the issues that affect everyone
public sphere
lobbying
media
petitioning the government
a person or group who acts as a protector or guardian
watchdog
impact
interest group
media
Does the Constitution discuss political parties?
yes
no
What determines the number of electoral votes a state has?
The number of people
The number of representatives
The number of Senators
The number of senators and representatives
In order to vote you must
Drive a car
Be an adult
Be a U.S. citizen
Own a home
The purpose of political parties is to . . .
Go door to door and convince people to vote for them
Get people to vote for them
Defeat opposing political parties
Influence the government in support of a group’s political views
How many total votes are there in the Electoral College?
538
385
583
853
government regulation of the economy and higher taxes for the rich?
Which of the following statements is true about DEMOCRATS?
They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy) to support new social programs
They tend to favor tax decreases
They want government to be small and to play a small role in people's lives
They favor keeping taxes the same.
Which of the following statements is true about REPUBLICANS?
They tend to favor tax increases (especially for the wealthy)
They want the government to make and run lots of social programs to help citizens
They want government to be small and to play a small role in people's lives
They favor keeping taxes the same.
Which term BEST describes the American political party system?
multi-party
one-party
third-party
two-party
________ _________ are political parties that often form on the basis of one or a few issues.
Standard Parties
Minority Parties
Majority Parties
Third Parties
Which spending increase would the Republican Party most likely support?
Military
Education
Health Care
Environmental
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
the support for the U.s. military
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
the frequency of national elections
the responsibilities of the government
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
Education
homeland security
space exploration
military
