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1st 9 Week Test Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sam was born in Canada, has lived in the U.S. for 4 years, and is 19 years old. Which option makes Sam a U.S. citizen?

a)

Law of Soil

b)

Law of Blood

c)

Naturalization

d)

Permanent Resident

2.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

passing a U.S. Citizenship exam

b)

working in the U.S. for at least five years

c)

being born to American parents

d)

serving in the U.S. military

3.

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

a)

radio addresses

b)

mailings

c)

pamphlets

d)

platforms

4.

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Green Party

d)

Libertarian Party

5.

The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Green Party

6.

One Republican Party core belief is _____________________.

a)

more taxes

b)

increase taxes

c)

less taxes

d)

no taxes

7.

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________.

a)

destroy the environment

b)

Raise Taxes

c)

Cut taxes

d)

Not funding social programs

8.

In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?

a)

the responsibilities of government (How involved they should get)

b)

the frequency of national elections

c)

he legality of the U.S. Constitution

d)

the support for the U.S. military soldier

9.

What long term policy goal of the interest group?

a)

electing candidates

b)

regulating elections

c)

improving citizens' lives

d)

influencing political appointments

10.

Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)

a)

Elected Officials

b)

Interest Groups

c)

Rich Donors

d)

The Media

11.

What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

a)

Using money to give influence candidates running for office

b)

convincing politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions

c)

providing politicians with unbiased information to increase the common good

d)

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

12.

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

a)

watching political debates on television

b)

discussing political issues at work

c)

collecting opinions for a yearbook

d)

gathering signatures for a petition

13.

Who are considered the "Persuaders" or "Convincers" in Government?

a)

Mr. L

b)

Media

c)

Lobbyists

d)

Political Action Committee

14.

What are ways individuals can influence and monitor the government? (hint: there are FOUR correct answers!)

a)

run for political office

b)

attend civic meetings

c)

vote

d)

petition the government

e)

lobby senators and representatives

15.

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

a)

bias

b)

convey

c)

symbolism

d)

lobbying

16.

Which option presents a clear point of view?

a)

Bias

b)

Propaganda

c)

Symbolism

d)

Metaphor

17.

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

a)

name calling

b)

bias

c)

special interest group

d)

editorial

18.

Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?

a)

symbolism

b)

bias

c)

propaganda

19.

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

a)

accurate

b)

biased

c)

informational

d)

propaganda

20.

Which of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

a)

being informed about issues

b)

volunteering for public service

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

21.

Activities citizens SHOULD do are called . . .

a)

rights.

b)

responsibilities.

c)

obligations.

d)

petitions.

22.

Activities citizens HAVE to do are called . . .

a)

rights.

b)

responsibilities.

c)

obligations.

d)

common good.

23.

Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?

a)

to guarantee our right to confront witnesses

b)

to preseve constitutional limits on governmental power

c)

to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers

d)

to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

24.

Which of these are obligations of U.S citizens? Choose THREE of the following.

a)

pay taxes

b)

owning a firearm

c)

Flush the toilet

d)

serve on a jury (jury duty)

e)

obey laws

25.

Law of Soil means

a)

A child gets citizenship from parent(s)

b)

A child is born on USA land/territory

26.

Law of blood means:

a)

A child gets citizenship from parent(s)

b)

A child is born on USA land/territory

27.

What right do citizens have?

(A RIGHT is something that CAN NOT be taken away)

a)

attending public schools

b)

owning property

c)

holding a job

d)

voting

28.

What is the term for the idea that those who govern must follow the laws, meaning no one is above the law?

a)

rule of law

b)

elastic clause

c)

separation of powers

d)

veto power

29.

The ________________ Party wants to share wealth with workers.

(Take money from the rich/wealthy and give it to the working class)

a)

Communists

b)

Federalists

c)

Socialists

d)

Green

30.

The newspaper headline above describes a government process.


Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?

a)

Richards is a homeowner.

b)

Richards is a party leader

c)

Richards has less political experience than his opponent.

d)

Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

31.

Why is Maria the more qualified candidate?

a)

Her age

b)

Her beliefs/platforms

c)

Her experience

d)

Her family

32.

The poster below is from a recent election


Doug is pro-immigration!

Doug is pro-military!

Vote for Doug


Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

a)

Doug is running for judge

b)

Doug is running for mayor

c)

Doug is running for president

d)

Doug is running for city council

33.

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

34.

The following are requirements for which political office?


  • At least 35 years old
  • Natural born citizen
  • Lived in US for 14 years
a)

President

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Senator

d)

Vice President

35.

The following are requirements for which political office?


At least 25 years old

US citizen for 7 years

Live in the state they represent

a)

U.S. House of Representatives

b)

U.S. Senator

c)

FL Governor

d)

President