NEW
Font size
WorksheetsMonday Quiz
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which level of government is responsible for providing public education in the United States?
Local government
State government
National government
International organizations
What is one key feature of capitalism in the United States?
Government ownership of all businesses
Private ownership of property and businesses
No competition allowed
Fixed prices set by the government
Which of the following is an example of the United States reacting to an international conflict?
Passing a local tax law
Sending troops to support an ally
Building a new school
Electing a mayor
What is the first step a citizen should take to address a local problem?
Vote in a national election
Research public policy alternatives
Move to another city
Ignore the problem
Which of the following is an example of propaganda in media?
A news article reporting facts
A commercial using emotional language to persuade
A weather forecast
A sports score update
Which service is typically provided by the national government?
Issuing driver’s licenses
Maintaining the military
Collecting local garbage
Running city parks
How does the free market system in the United States help raise the standard of living?
By limiting choices for consumers
By encouraging competition and innovation
By setting all prices by the government
By banning private businesses
Which of the following best describes a U.S. action in an international conflict?
Negotiating a peace treaty
Building a local library
Passing a state law
Electing a city council member
If a group of citizens wants to improve public transportation in their city, which government agency should they contact?
The local transportation department
The national military
The state governor’s office
The U.S. Supreme Court
What is an example of bias in political communication?
Reporting all sides of an issue equally
Only presenting information that supports one viewpoint
Listing facts without opinion
Showing data from multiple sources
A city government decides to build a new park. Which level of government is providing this service?
Local
State
National
International
Compare how capitalism and socialism differ in terms of economic freedom.
Both systems allow equal economic freedom
Capitalism allows more economic freedom than socialism
Socialism allows more economic freedom than capitalism
Neither system allows economic freedom
Which of the following is a reaction by the United States to an international conflict?
Imposing economic sanctions on another country
Changing local school hours
Electing a state senator
Building a new highway
A group of citizens wants to reduce pollution in their town. What is the best course of action?
Research solutions, contact the local environmental agency, and propose a plan
Wait for the national government to act
Move to another town
Ignore the problem
A political cartoon uses an animal to represent a political party. What is this an example of?
Bias
Symbolism
Propaganda
Fact
A state government is responsible for which of the following services?
Issuing marriage licenses
Declaring war
Printing money
Running the United Nations
Why might a free market system lead to more innovation than a government-controlled economy?
Because the government sets all prices
Because individuals and businesses compete to create better products
Because there is no private property
Because all businesses are owned by the government
Which of the following is an example of the United States taking action in an international conflict?
Sending humanitarian aid to a country in crisis
Changing state tax rates
Building a local hospital
Electing a city mayor
If citizens want to change a state law, what should they do first?
Research public policy alternatives
Contact the local fire department
Move to another state
Ignore the law
A news article only presents information that supports one political candidate. What is this an example of?
Symbolism
Bias
Propaganda
Fact
A city is facing increased traffic congestion. As a citizen, how could you strategically address this issue?
Research possible solutions, identify the city transportation department, and propose a new traffic plan
Wait for the national government to act
Move to another city
Ignore the problem
Analyze the impact of government-provided healthcare versus private healthcare in terms of economic freedom.
Government-provided healthcare increases economic freedom for all
Private healthcare allows more individual choice, increasing economic freedom
Both systems provide the same level of economic freedom
Government-provided healthcare eliminates all economic freedom
Evaluate how the United States’ response to an international conflict can affect its relationships with other countries.
It has no effect on relationships
It can improve or damage diplomatic ties depending on the response
It only affects the U.S. economy
It only affects local governments
A group of citizens wants to address water pollution in their state. What steps should they take to ensure their concerns are heard and acted upon?
Research policy alternatives, identify the state environmental agency, and present their findings to lawmakers
Wait for the national government to act
Move to another state
Ignore the problem
A news outlet uses loaded language and selective facts to influence public opinion about a new law. What is this an example of, and how can you identify it?
It is bias; you can identify it by looking for one-sided arguments and emotional language
It is symbolism; you can identify it by looking for images
It is fact; you can identify it by checking sources
It is neutrality; you can identify it by balanced reporting
A local government is considering building a new community center. What obligation does the government have to its citizens in this situation?
To provide services that improve the quality of life for residents
To only focus on national defense
To ignore community needs
To only collect taxes
Compare the standard of living in a capitalist economy to that in a government-controlled economy, using evidence from the United States and another country.
The standard of living is generally higher in capitalist economies due to more choices and innovation
The standard of living is always higher in government-controlled economies
Both systems provide the same standard of living
There is no difference between the two systems
Assess how the United States’ involvement in a recent international conflict has shaped global perceptions of the country.
It has no impact on global perceptions
It can lead to positive or negative views depending on the actions taken
It only affects the U.S. economy
It only affects local governments
A group of students wants to change the school lunch menu to include healthier options. What strategic steps should they take to address this issue at the local level?
Research healthy alternatives, identify the school board as the responsible agency, and present their proposal
Wait for the national government to act
Move to another school
Ignore the problem
A political advertisement uses patriotic symbols and emotional appeals to persuade voters. What is this an example of, and why is it effective?
Propaganda; it is effective because it appeals to emotions and national pride
Fact; it is effective because it is true
Bias; it is effective because it is one-sided
Symbolism; it is effective because it uses images
This is an example of
Dictatorship
Democracy
Anarchy
Republic
This country in which the King has all the power
Absolute Monarchy
Dictator
Theocracy
Constitutional
Monarchy
Which level of government deals with issues at the national level?
local
state
federal
city
This level of government operates the local library.
federal government
state government
local government
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of capitalism?
government control of the economy
competition and consumer sovereignty
private ownership
pursuit of personal profit
the part of Capitalism that naturally made for low prices and high quality
Competition
Guilds
Government control
Fixed wealth
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
Misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view is known as...
bias
campaigning
propaganda
communism
Being in favor of, or against, a person or group in a one-sided way is known as...
bias
campaigning
propaganda
communism
Examine the methods used by media to manipulate public opinion during an election cycle. Provide an analysis of specific tactics and their effectiveness.
Media uses only factual reporting during elections.
Media manipulation involves using emotional appeals rather than factual reporting.
Media does not attempt to manipulate but only to inform.
Media manipulation is not effective and does not change public opinion.
Topics that are at the top of the public's concerns and have the attention of political leaders.
Policymakers
Public Agenda
Public Policy
Bias
The statement below justifies an international action.
“The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us.”
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Using sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
someone who represents the government of one country
in another country
absolute monarch
imperial
clan
diplomat
Measures that a country tries to take to persuade another country to change its policies.
Sanction
Treaty
Ambassador
War
What is a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government in another country?
ally
embassy
ambassador
Secretary of State
- Economic System
- No government interference
- Owners of capital are free to do as they like
Free Enterprise
Command Economy
