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2023 1st Quarter Exam Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT

a)

focusing public attention on selected issues

b)

holding government officials accountable to the public

c)

makes contributions to political candidates

d)

offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

2.

When the media only shows/publishes one side of an issue, the media is

a)

displaying bias

b)

offering a forum

c)

evaluating sources

d)

holding government officials accountable

3.

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

a)

To raise campaign funds for political parties.

b)

To influence public decision-making for the common good.

c)

to influence state legislators or members of congress on issues

d)

to advise political candidates on how to manager their election campaigns

4.
To convince someone to do or think something.
a)
Persuade
b)
Discourage
c)
Personification
d)
Dissuade
5.
The term ________________  refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.
a)
bias
b)
non bias
c)
sign language
d)
mass media
6.
In its role as a ________________, the media keeps an eye on the government which helps democracy.
a)
prisoner
b)
watchdog
c)
cheerleader
d)
voice of reason
7.

Favoring one view over another

a)

Biased

b)

Unbiased

c)

Gatekeeper

d)

Watchdog

8.

Which activity is used by interest groups to influence public policy?

a)

bribing legislators to support their proposals

b)

impeaching their opponents in the legislature

c)

sponsoring news programs on major television networks

d)

giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise

9.

These are biased and hire lobbyists.

a)

political parties

b)

interest groups

c)

Mass media

d)

political cartoonists

10.

Which groups focus on one big issue?

a)

special-interest groups

b)

political action committees

c)

individuals

d)

watchdogs

11.

Which propaganda technique are endorsements from famous people?

a)

transfer

b)

bandwagon

c)

name calling

d)

testimonials

12.

Which propaganda technique implies everyone is doing it?

a)

name calling

b)

bandwagon

c)

plain-folks appeal

d)

testimonials

13.

Which propaganda technique are words that sound good but have little meaning?

a)

glittering generalities

b)

transfer

c)

plain-folks appeal

d)

card stacking

14.

Which group influences government by voting and running for office?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

15.

Which group influences government by hiring lobbyists and forming PACs?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

16.

Which group influences government by serving as a watchdog to expose issues in government?

a)

individuals

b)

interest groups

c)

media

17.

What element of political cartoons is the use of simple objects or symbols to stand for a large concept or idea?

a)

exaggeration

b)

irony

c)

symbolism

d)

argument

18.

the ideas and attitudes people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues

a)

interest group

b)

mass media

c)

propaganda

d)

public opinion

19.

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

a)

All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

b)

All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

c)

All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

d)

All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

20.

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

a)

Yes, Law of Soil

b)

Yes, Law of Blood

c)

Only if his parents go through naturalization

d)

No, he would need to be naturalized

21.

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

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least two years

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

22.

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

a)

Immigration

b)

Dual Citizenship

c)

Naturalization

d)

Visa Application

23.

What is the "law of blood?"

a)

You're a citizen because you were born in the US.

b)

You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.

c)

You're a citizen because you became naturalized.

d)

You are not a citizen.

24.

What is the "law of soil?"

a)

You're a citizen because you were born in the US.

b)

You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.

c)

You're a citizen because you became naturalized.

d)

You are not a citizen.

25.

Male U.S. citizens age 18 - 26 must register with...

a)

the Selective Service

b)

the county voter registry

c)

the FAFSA application

26.

What is a requirement, something a person or government has to do?

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

27.

Obeying laws is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

28.

Voting is an example of a(n)

a)

obligation

b)

responsibility

29.

SS.7.C.2.3

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

a)

People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and

freedoms.

b)

People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

c)

People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

d)

People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

30.

While some citizens may run for political office, the primary method of participation in the political system for most citizens is which of the following selections?

a)

voting

b)

sitting on a jury

c)

standing for election

d)

petitioning their government

31.

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

a)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

b)

Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

c)

Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

d)

Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

32.
Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?
a)
"We are a nation of laws, not of men."
b)
"No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
c)
Everyone is held accountable to the law.
d)
all of the above
33.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (oppression) of government and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)
right to trial
b)
rule of law
c)
commerce clause
d)
elastic clause
34.

In order to uphold the rule of law, courts should remain

a)

silent

b)

partial

c)

impartial

d)

dedicated

35.

What is this ad an example of?

a)

stereotype

b)

glittering generalities

c)

bandwagon

d)

ad nauseum

36.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Name Calling
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Repetition
37.
a)

Testimonial

b)

Fear

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Namecalling

38.

What type of Propaganda?

a)

Namecalling

b)

Fear

c)

Transfer

d)

Testimonial

39.

What Propaganda type?

a)

Testimonial

b)

Transfer

c)

Bandwagon

d)

Glittering Generality

40.

Which is a qualification to vote?

a)

graduate high school

b)

pay all of your taxes

c)

know all the words to the National Anthem

d)

be a U.S. citizen

41.

What age can you vote?

a)

15

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

42.

A person who is running for an elected position is a...

a)

front runner

b)

candidate

c)

debate

d)

winner

43.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
a)
 Military officers
b)
Elected Officials
c)
Interest Groups
d)
Circuit Judges
44.
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
a)

A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

b)
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
c)

A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

d)

A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

45.

Which of the following candidates is qualified to run for the US House Representatives from Georgia?

a)

Harry a 25 year old, born in the Netherlands, lives in Georgia, been a US citizen for 4 years

b)

Carrie a 36 year old, born in the Egypt, lives in Georgia, US citizen for 9 years

c)

Larry a 56 year old, born in Georgia, lives in Maryland, is a lawyer

d)

Gary a 27 year old, born in Mexico, lives in New Jersey, been a US citizen for 7 years

46.

Which of the following candidates qualifies to become a US Senator from Florida?

a)

Mandy a 36 year old from Tampa who has been a citizen for 8 years

b)

Andy a 42 year old Texan who has lived there his whole life

c)

Candy a 39 year old Orlando resident who has been a US citizen for 13 years

d)

Randy a 27 year old, born and raised in Pembroke Pines

47.

United States Senate at least how many years old

a)

45

b)

21

c)

25

d)

30

48.

How old do you have to be to serve in the House?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

25

d)

30

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