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Political Parties and the Media

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All of the following are functions of political parties except...
a)
educating the electorate
b)
recruiting and nominating candidates
c)
helping monitor poll taxes
d)
monitoring the actions of officeholders
2.
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
a)
Nominating
b)
Watchdog
c)
Spoiler
d)
Informing the public
3.
Presidential debates are an important part of the political process.  Which function best describes the purpose of these debates?
a)
Helping candidates learn what is important to the opposing party
b)
Recruiting and nominating candidates
c)
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
d)
Educating the electorate about campaign issues
4.
The president comes to Virginia to help a member of his political party campaign for Senate.  The President is...
a)
nominating a candidate for public office
b)
educating the electorate about the campaign issues
c)
helping candidate win an election
d)
monitoring the actions of the opposing political party
5.
Sally is listening to a campaign ad on the radio.  The voice of the candidate explains her position on climate change and the need for new policy.  The role the media is playing in the political process is...
a)
emphasizing select issues
b)
promoting a biased perspective
c)
discouraging voter participation
d)
encouraging voters to support propaganda
6.
How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...
a)
radio addresses
b)
mailings
c)
pamphlets
d)
platforms
7.
In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to...
a)
propose cuts to popular programs
b)
appeal to the political center
c)
divide campaign funds between candidates equally
d)
orgnaize leaders of special interest groups
8.
Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement.  People are the source of all government power.
a)
rule of law
b)
representative government
c)
consent of the governed
d)
federalism
9.
What is the form of government where the citizens rule?
a)
dictatorship
b)
rule of law
c)
Democracy
d)
Monarchy
10.
Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution?
a)
Introduction
b)
Articles
c)
First 10 amendments
d)
Preamble
11.
What do you call a document that sets up the current structure of government?
a)
Charter
b)
Declaration
c)
Constitution 
d)
Congress
12.
Which statement would best fit into the Declaration of Independence?
a)
We will take ownership of the native's lands.
b)
We should be allowed the travel freely between the states.
c)
We will support the decisions made by the King of England.
d)
We believe it is our right to end an unfair government.
13.
When people don't turn out to vote because they don't care, it is known as what?
a)
Voter Apathy
b)
Ballot Fatigue
c)
Sleep-in Voters
d)
proCannot Voters
14.
Why are political parties essential to democratic government?
a)
It is the only way for someone to run for office
b)
They are a link between representatives and their constituents
c)
They are the only way to get things to change
d)
Everyone fits into a major party
15.
George Washington did not like political parties because...
a)
they were too cool
b)
they divided the country
c)
they lie to win elections
d)
they waste resources
16.
People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?
a)
Political Action Committees (PAC's)
b)
Public Opinion
c)
Mass Media
d)
Interest Groups
17.
The media typically is _______ when reporting the news.
a)
Liberal
b)
Biased
c)
Conservative
d)
Unbiased
18.
The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A ballot used when people know they will be out of town on the day of the elections?
a)
Straight Ticket
b)
Butterfly Ballot
c)
Absentee Ballot
d)
Punch Card Ballot
20.
An attempt to promote a particular person or idea?
a)
Influence
b)
Initiative
c)
Proposition
d)
Propaganda 
21.
The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:
a)
campaigns 
b)
nominees
c)
caucuses
d)
absolute majorities
22.
Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:
a)
the Electoral College
b)
delegates
c)
campaigns
d)
conventions
23.
An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government.
a)
political party
b)
party platform
c)
public policy
d)
majority party
24.
A person running for office.
a)
candidate
b)
delegate
c)
write-in candidate
d)
speaker
25.
Which of the following is a country with a two-party system?
a)
United States of America
b)
Japan
c)
Canada
d)
Cuba
26.
With which of the following statements would a liberal Democrat  MOST likely agree?
a)
It is unnecessary for the government to provide help to those in need
b)
Businesses and communities should be able to make their own choices
c)
Strong government action is necessary to help people receive equal treatment
d)
Government's job is to protect the freedoms of individuals and states
27.

The ideals of a party make up its __________.

a)

values

b)

platform

c)

website

d)

stance

28.

Would favor building up the military

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

29.
Would favor making regulations to protect the environment
a)
Democrat
b)
Republican
30.
Would favor gun control
a)
Democrats
b)
Republicans
31.
Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?
a)
nominating a candidate for president
b)
raising money for the national election
c)
preparing TV and radio advertisements
32.

Which statement best explains how third parties can have a positive effect on national politics?

a)

Third parties often bring attention to topics that are unpopular or unknown

b)

Third parties shift voters’ attention away from major ­party candidate

c)

Third parties promote the concerns of special interest groups

d)

Third parties help bridge the gap between state and federal legislators

33.

How has the Internet helped elected officials to communicate with American citizens?

a)

by eliminating the need for traditional media outlets

b)

by restricting citizen access to political information

c)

by increasing campaign costs to pay for print advertising

d)

by reaching wider audiences through new technologies

34.

The Libertarian Party is an example of a ...

a)

major party

b)

third party

c)

civic responsibility

d)

civic duty

35.

One purpose of political parties is to..

a)

Cast electoral votes

b)

Administer election tests

c)

Set the age for voting

d)

Recruit and nominate candidates

36.
A person running for office.
a)
candidate
b)
delegate
c)
write-in candidate
d)
speaker
37.
Which did the Federalists believe was the best way to protect individual rights?
a)
have a strong national government
b)
have strong state governments
c)
constitutional amendments
38.

A system or organization for exercising authority over a body of people.

a)

Government

b)

Senate

c)

Political Party

d)

The White House

39.

An organization that seeks to gain political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can be reflected in public policies

a)

The White House

b)

Senate

c)

Political Party

d)

Government

40.

A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

a)

Favoritism

b)

Propaganda

c)

Bias

d)

Symbolism

41.

A political party that believes that the federal government should play a small role in people's lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending

a)

Socialist Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

Republican Party

d)

Green Party

42.

A political party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party

a)

Political Party

b)

Third Party

c)

Two party system

d)

Party Platform

43.

The technique of using images or pictures to convey a certain message.

a)

Bias

b)

Media

c)

Propaganda

d)

Symbolism

44.

Another method used in media and political communication to persuade the reader to think or feel a certain way.

a)

Propaganda

b)

Bias

c)

Symbolism

d)

Watchdog

45.

Refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.

a)

Radio

b)

Mass Media

c)

The News

d)

Expose'

46.

What are two major political parties in the United States?

a)

Libertarian and Republican

b)

Democrat and Republican

c)

Republican and Green

d)

Democrat and Revolutionist

47.

Which of the following is an advantage of a two-party system?

a)

Voters have more choices at the polls

b)

Parties can form coalitions

c)

Stability in government

d)

Easier to nominate candidates

48.

The sum of many different people’s opinion is known as what?

a)

Popular Opinion

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Opinion of the Masses

d)

The wrong opinion

49.

Which IS NOT a function of the media?

a)

Keeps topics on the national mindset

b)

Check corruption in the government

c)

Make or break politicians based on coverage

d)

Provide unbiased opinions

50.

When a candidate makes speeches, meets voters, and tries to convince people to vote for them.

a)

campaign

b)

polls

c)

inauguration

d)

camping

51.

The place where voting is done.

a)

campaign

b)

polls

c)

polish

d)

inauguration

52.

The ceremony that officially begins an elected person's term in office.

a)

poll

b)

application

c)

campaign

d)

inauguration

53.

If a person wants to be President, they must be at least how old?

a)

35

b)

25

c)

45

d)

15

54.

The Senate and the House of Representative are part of which branch of government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Maple

55.

Which group makes laws?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

Cabinet

c)

Congress

d)

Classmates

56.

Which group decides if laws go against the Constitution?

a)

Senate

b)

Cabinet

c)

House of Representatives

d)

Supreme Court

57.

The President, Congress, and Supreme Court are part of which level of government?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

County

d)

Local

58.
How old do you have to be to vote?
a)
12
b)
16
c)
18
d)
21
59.

Check all the answers that apply:

Candidates for the office of president must ...

a)

be at least 35 years of age

b)

live in the US for 14 years

c)

have served in the army

d)

be US born

60.
What is the main purpose of the primary election?
a)
See who is old enough to vote
b)
pick the new president
c)
narrow down the field of candidates
d)
count how many voters are registered
61.
The electoral college has ________ members. 
a)
538
b)
333
c)
460
d)
570
62.

Why does New York have more electoral votes than Alaska?

a)

New York is bigger than Alaska.

b)

New York became a state before Alaska.

c)

New York was the first capitol of the United States.

d)

New York has a bigger population than Alaska.

63.
If a President can not continue to serve out his/her term who becomes President of the United States?
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Have to elect a new President
c)
Vice President
d)
Secretary of State
64.

How would you describe Washington D.C.?

a)

A place where people go to vote

b)

A meeting where the people who want to be president talk about important topics

c)

The capitol of the USA where the government works

d)

The place where people post ideas about the government.

65.

Which propaganda technique is used here?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Plain folks

c)

Ad nauseam (repetition)

d)

Bandwagon

66.

Which propaganda techniques are used here?

a)

Name calling

b)

Plain folks

c)

Endorsement

d)

Bandwagon effect

67.
Which propaganda technique is used here?
a)
Bandwagon
b)
Plain folks
c)
Glittering generalities
d)
Repetition
68.

Which propaganda technique is used here?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Name calling

c)

Ad nauseam (repetition)

d)

Emotional appeal

69.

The technique that uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about something else

a)

Transfer

b)

Endorsement

c)

Card stacking

d)

Glittering generalities

70.
a)

Name calling

b)

Transfer

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Endorsement

71.

Uses facts and figures to show one side as positive and the other side as negative

a)

Endorsement

b)

Card stacking

c)

Glittering generalities

d)

Transfer

72.

Propaganda is used to:

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

73.

This type of propaganda makes accusations, but doesn't give any facts to support the claims.

a)

Card stacking

b)

Endorsement

c)

Name calling

d)

Bandwagon effect

74.

Transfer is a propaganda device that is used to:

a)

show how to copy something onto something else.

b)

make the audience associate the product with something else.

c)

trick us into thinking that we are the only one with the product being advertised.

75.

Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by implying that you should "join the crowd" because "other people are doing it too"

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Card Stacking

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Plain Folk

e)

Endorsement

76.

Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by using a celebrity to endorse a message.

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Card Stacking

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Plain Folk

e)

Testimonial

77.

Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by comparing a wealthy politician to the "average man". Vote for me, I'm just like you!

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Card Stacking

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Plain Folk

e)

Endorsement

78.

Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by offering unclear and vague statements.

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Card Stacking

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Plain Folk

e)

Endorsement

79.

Which Propaganda technique tries to change your mind by providing mis-leading, one-sided, or wrong statistics or information?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Card Stacking

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Plain Folk

e)

Endorsement

80.

What type(s) of propaganda are used in this image?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Glittering Generalities

c)

Endorsement

d)

Plain Folk

81.

What type(s) of propaganda are used in this image?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Glittering Generalities

c)

Card Stacking

d)

Plain Folk

82.

What Propaganda type?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Transfer

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Glittering Generality

83.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Plain Folks

b)

Namecalling

c)

Transfer

d)

Glittering Generality

84.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Plain Folks

c)

Glittering Generality

d)

Fear

85.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Plain Folks

b)

Transfer

c)

Fear

d)

Endorsement

86.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Glittering Generality

b)

Endorsement

c)

Namecalling

d)

Plain Folks

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