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E.O.C. Review Day 7

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which option presents a clear point of view?

a)

Bias

b)

Propaganda

c)

Symbolism

d)

Metaphor

2.

The poster was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

a)

accurate

b)

biased

c)

informational

d)

propagandized

3.

Who does the person in the poster represent?

a)

Lobbyists

b)

Interest groups

c)

The United States and its government

d)

All democracies around the world

4.

The poster above best represent which of the following type of propaganda?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Endorsement

c)

Glittering Generalities

d)

Transfer

5.

Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

a)

bias

b)

convey

c)

symbolism

d)

lobbying

6.

Which of these is a role of public opinion in a democracy?

a)

to determine election results

b)

to guide the actions of public officials

c)

to reflect political leaders’ ideas

d)

to shape the views of media members

7.

What is the name of an interest group that tries to influence the government to take actions that will benefit large numbers of people?

a)

economic group

b)

public-interest group

c)

Professional interest group

d)

rights group

8.

What is the main purpose of lobbyists?

a)

pooling money to give to candidates running for office

b)

giving info to convince politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions

c)

providing politicians with biased information to increase the common good

d)

endorsing candidates that support their personal views and agree with their platform

9.
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
10.
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
11.

Below are views for and against publicly funded elections.

Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

a)

A. Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers.

b)

B. Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions.

c)

C. Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time.

d)

D. Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money.

12.

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

a)

public meetings

b)

press conference

c)

legislative sessions

d)

State of the Union address

13.

The headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?

a)

racial discrimination

b)

racial prejudice

c)

racial tolerance

d)

racial equality

14.

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

a)

youth literacy

b)

youth suffrage

c)

youth education

d)

youth employment

15.

Below are views related to education.

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1. Civics should be taught in public schools.

2. Good citizenship is learned in communities.

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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.