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Total questions: 76
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Which party's position is represented in the statement?
Communist
Socialist
Democratic
Republican
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
the responsibilities of government
the frequency of national elections
the legality of the U.S. Constitution
the support for the U.S. military soldier
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists?
whether income taxes should be lowered
whether conditions for workers should be improved
whether all private businesses should be replaced by state ownership
whether the government should provide free public services like free education and health care
Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?
Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom.
Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.
Republicans favor a national mass peoples' party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.
Republicans favor more affordable healthcare, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination of all forms.
Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?
whether monopoly capitalism should be replaced by state ownership
whether Americans should unite behind the nation against global terrorism
whether high levels of taxation should be imposed to pay for more public services
whether Americans should protect the retirement of the elderly
Which political party's views are represented in this platform?
Green Party
Socialist Party
Libertarian Party
Democratic Party
Which position would most likely be found in the Republican Party platform?
support for the Affordable Care Act
opposition to American intervention overseas in the War on Terror
demand for increased taxation of corporations to support pre-school programs
introduction to tax incentives for small businesses to support better job growth
Which position would most likely be found in Libertarian Party platform?
support for the Affordable Care Act
support for absolute freedom of speech and religion
support for higher taxation to provide more government services
support for increased regulation of business to curb the exploitation of natural resources
Why does the Libertarian Party oppose national "Common Core" educational requirements?
They feel these standards are far too difficult for most American students.
They view these standards as unnecessary federal interference in education.
They fear that the "Common Core" standards will cost taxpayers too much money to implement.
They object that the "Common Core" standards do not teach students enough about caring for the environment.
How do the major parties select their candidates for President of the United States?
Party members select their party's candidate in a single run-off election.
Party "bosses" choose their party's candidate at their party's nominating convention.
All registered voters decide which candidates each party should choose in a national primary election.
After a series of caucuses and primary elections, delegates at each party's nominating convention choose their candidate.
According to the advertisements shown below, what is it that sets Maria Smith apart from her competitor?
her political policies
her college education
her campaign promises
her experience working in government
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for judge.
Doug is running for mayor.
Doug is running for President.
Doug is running for city council.
Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
U.S. Permanent Resident
At least 25 years old
At least 30 years old
U.S. citizen
George and Martha are both candidates for mayor in Jamestown's coming election. George is an engineer and Martha is a medical doctor. George has been on the Jamestown city council for five years and Martha is the city's current mayor. Both George and Martha have acted as capable public servants in their roles. However, they strongly disagree on whether Jamestown should invest in building a new sports stadium, the main issue facing the city. What will probably be the most important factor for voters in deciding which candidate to support in this election?
which candidate has the most experience
which candidate has better educational qualifications
which candidate has spent more money in the election campaign
which candidate shares the voter's views on building the stadium
Based on the information on the flyers, why might Mary Lamb be considered as more qualified than Tom Jones to be elected as State Senator?
She has better views on the major issues.
She has better educational qualifications.
She has more experience in public office.
She has spent more money in the election campaign.
According to the table, what impact has media had on government?
Government is less likely to regulate the press.
Government is more likely to regulate the press.
Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
elected officials
interest groups
circuit judges
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
watching political debates on television
discussing political issues at work
collecting opinions for the yearbook
gathering signatures for a petition
What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?
Interest groups have more members than political parties.
Interest groups have platforms addressing all issues of public concern.
Interest groups are organized to elect candidates to political office.
Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?
by providing information on both parties
by contributing to election campaign funds
by focusing public attention on particular issues
by providing in-depth coverage of national issues
Which title completes the diagram?
How interest groups decide an issue
How interest groups engage in electioneering
How interest groups use publicity to win support
How interest groups lobby state and federal legislators
Sarah felt very strongly about an issue in the news. She wrote to her representative in Congress and expressed her feelings on the issue. Then she wrote a short editorial for the local newspaper and sent it off. Which statement describes Sarah's activities?
She was acting as a lobbyist.
She was forming her own political party.
She was starting her own special interest group.
She was participating directly in government.
The graph shows where Americans obtained their news. How have Americans' sources of news changed since 1992?
People no longer obtain news information from television.
The internet is gradually replacing newspapers as a source of news.
More people are now listening to the news on the radio than previously.
There has been a significant decline in the readership of news magazines.
Which group would be more likely to support a ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico?
Interest group 1
Interest group 2
Interest group 3
Interest group 4
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
to raise campaign funds for political parties
to influence public decision-making for the common good
to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues
to advise political candidates on how to manage their political campaigns
Which activity is used by interest groups to influence public policy?
bribing legislators to support their proposals
impeaching their opponents in the legislature
sponsoring news programs on major television networks
giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise
Which option presents a clear point of view?
bias
metaphor
propaganda
symbolism
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
accurate
biased
informational
propagandized
What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?
electing candidates
regulating elections
improving citizens' lives
influencing political appointments
The graph shows where Americans obtained their news. Based on the graph, where should a candidate spend the most campaign funds for advertising?
newspaper
television
internet
radio
Which propaganda technique is used in this U.S. government poster from World War I?
celebrity testimonials
demonizing opponents
bandwagon claims
glittering generalities
Which propaganda technique is used in this political communication?
making a false analogy
appealing to readers' fears
presenting an opinion as a fact
smearing an opponent's character
How was this political communication intended to win public support for President Bush?
by using political symbolism
by pointing to specific issues
by labeling his opponent as uncertain
by providing detailed evidence of his achievements
Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
Racial discrimination
Racial prejudice
Racial tolerance
Racial equality
Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?
Public meetings
Press conference
Legislative sessions
State of the Union address
What conclusions can be drawn from these views?
Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers.
Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions.
Campaigning for elected offices takes a large amount of time.
Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money.
Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?
Most people enjoy riding motorcycles.
There are multiple perspectives on public issues.
Motorcyclists generally fail to respect other people.
Motorcycles are safer than most other forms of transportation.
In the 1950s and 1960s, one of the most important public issues facing Americans was the policy of racial segregation followed by Southern states, What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of racial segregation in the South during this time period?
They felt it would be better to be patient and accept gradual change in the South.
They believed Southern supporters of segregation should be threatened with acts of racial violence.
They believed it was time for radical policy alternatives, such as moving all African Americans to the North.
They felt it had become necessary to oppose segregation with marches, sit-ins, demonstrations, boycotts, and civil disobedience.
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend.
Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?
amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage
amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights
Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of association rights
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
The President signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
What is usually the first step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
Three-fourths of the state legislatures propose the amendment.
Two-thirds of each house of Congress propose the amendment.
Conventions in three-fourths of the states propose the amendment.
The President, after consulting the U.S. Supreme Court, proposes the amendment.
Which completes the diagram?
Two-thirds of the states hold a constitutional convention.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
The President of the United States approves the amendment.
Three-fourths of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become law?
They are defeated in floor votes.
They never get out of committee.
They are vetoed by the President.
They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court.
In Congress, where does most of the work on bills take place?
Rules Committee
standing committees
conference committees
floor of the House or Senate
What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill?
The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill.
The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill.
A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences.
A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences.
A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is not an option for the President?
let the bill die in committee
sign the bill and it becomes law
veto the bill and inform Congress of the reasons for the veto
not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies
What is the next step in the lawmaking process?
The President signs the bill.
The bill is sent to the Senate.
The bill is sent to a conference committee.
The bill is debated on the floor of the House.
Which official chairs the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Sergeant-at-Arms
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
Vice President of the United States
Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by Presidential vetoes?
The Presidents' views are not reflected in public policy.
The Presidents' views are reflected in public policy.
Congress represents the will of the people.
Congress represents the will of the states.
Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for Congress?
Party Leader
Head of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the President of the United States should be removed from office for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?"
Senate
Cabinet
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
Executive Orders are limited to the military and foreign affairs.
Why do federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure?
to ensure the system of checks and balances
to strengthen their jurisdiction over state courts
to limit the power of the legislative and executive branches
to maintain their independence from political and popular pressures
How do Justices of the Supreme Court communicate their decisions?
News agencies televise the Justices' voting as it happens.
The Justices cast a secret ballot and issue each decision without comment.
As soon as oral argument ends, the Justices vote and announce their decision.
Once a decision is reached, one justice writes a majority opinion while others may write dissenting opinions.
Which statement would most likely follow this headline?
"Justice discovered ruling on cases solely to win votes."
"Justice found to be opposing the President's views on the case."
"Justice accused of accepting secret payments from a party in the case."
"Justice committed treason by ruling in favor of foreign consul against the United States."
Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflect this complaint from the Declaration of Independence?
Due process of law, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
Equal Protection, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
Bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
Bear arms, equal protection, speedy and public trial
Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution
Pledge of Allegiance
Bill of Rights
Why should this freedom be guarded?
To provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate information source
To keep the government from becoming the primary information source
What is one of the five freedoms protected by the first amendment?
Freedom of speech
Freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
Juanita was accused of shoplifting in a neighborhood department store. She went to trial and the jury found her to be "not guilty." However, the storeowner found video footage after the trial, providing that Juanita did shoplift. The owner takes this evidence to the district attorney. How will the district attorney respond?
With the evidence, Juanita will probably be convicted on her second trial.
Juanita cannot be convicted because she was not advised of her right to legal counsel.
Juanita cannot be tried again because this would violate the ban on "double jeopardy."
After seeing this evidence, Juanita may admit her wrongdoing and plead guilty to a lesser charge.
Which of these rights in the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
the right to bear arms for self-defense
the right to have the assistance of counsel
the right not to have troops quartered in one's home
the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances
When Alex was at school, police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate?
the right to due process of law in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right to assistance of legal counsel in the Sixth Amendment
the right to the equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment
What is the best definition of "bail" in this amendment?
money paid as punishment for a crime
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time
money a defendant pays as security to stay out of jail while waiting for trial
What was the main purpose for the Bill of Rights?
to establish a republican government in America
to guarantee individual freedoms against abuses of power
to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain
to establish a stronger central government in the United States
Which right is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
women's right to vote
the right to bear arms
the right to own property
the right to a public education
How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.
Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.
Which right is NOT mentioned in the U.S. Constitution?
Petition the government
Due process of the law
Trial by jury
Privacy
What has been one long-term result of the Constitutional protection of free speech?
More court cases involving minors
More laws limiting minority rights
A more accurate election
A more informed society
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Summary judgment
Quartering soldiers
Civil disobedience
Double jeopardy
Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Privacy rights
Property rights
Forced internment
Civil disobedience
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
Decisions affecting individuals are made by a jury of peers.
Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable, and just.
People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.
Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity.
Why is freedom of the press so important to democratic government?
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
It helps government officials keep track of public opinion.
It keeps citizens informed about the acts of their government leaders.
It provides a place where candidates can advertise in election campaigns.
Which statement describes an impact of the "due process" and "equal protection" clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Women were guaranteed the right to vote in all states.
African-American freedmen were guaranteed the right to vote.
Americans were protected against abuses by state governments.
Opponents of the government no longer feared forced internment.
