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WorksheetsCivics SS. 2.8-2.11
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 30mins
a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
society
political system
bias
government
a person running for political office
political party
third party
society
candidate
a political party that believes the government should control the entire economy, and there should be no private ownership of business
Democratic Party
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
a political party that believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom
Republican Party
Socialist Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
a written statement of the goals of a political party
party platform
political party
political system
society
an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies
candidate
political party
party platform
two-party system
a political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help
Socialist Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Communist Party
a political party that believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy
Socialist Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Communist Party
a political party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party
Republican Party
two-party system
Democratic Party
third party
a political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Libertarian
Republican
Democratic
Socialist
Which of the following words best describes the meaning of "evaluate?"
to correct
to examine and then judge
to represent
A local newspaper endorsed (approved) Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?
Mayor Sanford owns a local farm
Mayor Sanford is an elected official
Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher
Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station
Which of the following IS NOT a CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION that voters should consider when voting?
A candidates political platform
their voting record
work experience
education
personal preferences in diet or clothing
After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?
The following are requirements for which political office?
- At least 35 years old
- Natural born citizen
- Lived in US for 14 years
President
U.S. Senator
FL Senator
Vice President
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 30 years old
US citizen for 9 years
Live in the state they represent
President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
FL Senator
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 25 years old
US citizen for 7 years
Live in the state they represent
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senator
FL Legislator
President
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 21 years old
Live in the district they will represent
Live in Florida for 2 years
U.S. Senator
FL Legislator
FL Governor
U.S. Representative
The requirements to be a Florida Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Cabinet Member are...
Pick TWO
At least 30 years old
Lived in Florida for the last 7 years
Lived in Florida for at least 10 years
At least 25 years old
Experience, Issue based platform, Debates, and Political Ads are all...
requirements for political office
propaganda techniques
qualifications for political office
The goals and principles (beliefs) of a political party or political candidate is called a ________.
political platform
political ad
political office
This is an example of a ______.
political ad
political office
name calling
political party
What are the 3 ways that the media monitors and influences government?
choose issues that get attention
endorse candidates for office
pick stories people will talk about and take action on
expose government misconduct
raise money through political action committees (PACs)
Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?
symbolism
bias
propaganda
What influencing technique spreads ideas with the purpose of helping or hurting a particular candidate?
symbolism
bias
propaganda
What influencing techniques uses images or pictures to convey a message?
symbolism
bias
propaganda
Who has bias but should attempt to control their bias?
media
politicians
citizens
propaganda technique involving the use of showing
one-sided information
bandwagon
card stacking
testimonial
name calling
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
bandwagon
card stacking
glittering generalities
testimonial
propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a product or person
bandwagon
card stacking
name calling
testimonial
propaganda technique conveying that a candidate is a “regular” person, just like everyone else
card stacking
bandwagon
testimonial
plain folks
propaganda technique involving the use of a celebrity or spokesperson to speak on behalf of a product of candidate
testimonial
transfer
plain folks
glittering generalities
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
transfer
testimonial
name calling
bandwagon
a propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like
something or someone because everyone else does
name calling
card stacking
glittering generalities
bandwagon
a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
society
political system
bias
government
a person running for political office
political party
third party
society
candidate
a written statement of the goals of a political party
party platform
political party
political system
society
an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies
candidate
political party
party platform
two-party system
a political party that believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy
Socialist Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Communist Party
a political party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party
Republican Party
two-party system
Democratic Party
third party
What is the primary goal of political parties?
to encourage conservative values
to get their candidates elected
to promote liberal values
to help the poor
Which term BEST describes the American political party system?
multi-party
one-party
third-party
two-party
One who is in favor of greater taxation on the wealthy would most likely be called a
conservative
liberal
republican
right-leaning
Philosophical political ideas have changed since the founding of our Constitution. Which political party currently reflects the conservative voter's view?
Democrat
Republican
Communist
Libertarian
The following are requirements for which political office?
- At least 35 years old
- Natural born citizen
- Lived in US for 14 years
President
U.S. Senator
FL Senator
Vice President
The goals and principles (beliefs) of a political party or political candidate is called a ________.
political platform
political ad
political office
What is the connection between politicians and the media?
The media doesn't need politicians. It sets the public agenda on its own.
Politicians don't need the media. They can campaign without the help of the press.
Politicians depend on the media to get their message out but are worried that the media will cover them negatively.
The media covers politicians positively if that person has paid them for advertisements.
What is the main purpose of lobbyists?
pooling money to give to candidates running for office
giving info to convince politicians to support their interest group's positions with their decisions
providing politicians with biased information to increase the common good
endorsing candidates that support their personal views and agree with their platform
Which represents an opinionated, one sided point of view?
symbolism
bias
propaganda
