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PP and monitoring gov't 2025-26

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a problem affects multiple counties, the (state/federal/local) government may need to become involved.

a)

federal

b)

state

c)

local

2.

________ is when you use pictures or symbols in different types of propaganda, in order to persuade.

a)

Symbolism

b)

propaganda

c)

watchdog

d)

interest group

3.

If Mr. Farrow wanted to run for US Senate to represent the state of FL, he needs to be at least ____ years old, live in the state of FL_, and be a citizen of the U.S.

a)

21

b)

25

c)

30

d)

35

4.

When a group wants to get a law passed, they might have a ________ to try and influence people in gov’t to vote for that law.

a)

symbolism

b)

propaganda

c)

watchdog group

d)

lobbyist

5.

There are only 3 constitutional requirements to be President: you must be at least 35 years old, live in the US for at least ____ years before running for office, and be a natural-born citizen.

a)

7

b)

14

c)

9

d)

11

6.

___________ are groups of people who raise money to influence elections by donating money to different campaigns.

a)

Political action committees

b)

interest group

c)

lobbyist

d)

media

7.

If you are having a local problem, contacting the _________would be the most helpful.

a)

mayor

b)

governor

c)

president

8.

If I wanted a specific bill passed, a letter-writing campaign would be a good way to influence the vote for that bill.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

One example of _________ is transfer, where they try to get you to feel one way based on how you feel about something else.

a)

watchdog role

b)

interest group

c)

propaganda

d)

media

10.

In order to try and solve a problem, you must first identify and define the problem, then gather _______, then look at different solutions, and then come up with the best solution.

a)

evidence

b)

solutions

c)

more problems

11.

The Constitution says you must be a US citizen and have to be at least ____years old to be in the US House of Representatives, 30 to be in the US Senate, and 35_ to be President.

a)

21

b)

22

c)

25

d)

30

12.

When the media shows _____, it makes people question the accuracy of the information because it doesn’t show both sides.

a)

interest group

b)

propaganda

c)

bias

d)

watchdog

13.

The ______ is best able to use its influence to prevent the gov’t from doing things it shouldn’t.

a)

media

b)

interest group

c)

lobbyist

d)

individuals

14.

Watchdog_ groups keep an eye on gov’t, monitoring them to make sure the gov’t is held accountable for its actions.

a)

false

b)

true

15.

An _______ is a group with a shared goal that tries to influence public policy in its favor.

a)

lobbyist

b)

watchdog group

c)

interest group

d)

media

16.

The first step in fixing a public policy problem is to

a)

look at different solutions

b)

gather evidence

c)
identify and define the problem
d)

come up with a solution

17.

Which amendment changed how we voted for the President and Vice-President?

a)
15th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
22nd Amendment
d)
12th Amendment
18.

What is the first step if you are interested in running for President after you've announced to you want to run?

a)

win the popular vote

b)

win 270 electoral votes

c)

win the general election

d)

win the primary election to represent your party