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Public Policy Review

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

a)

Military Officers

b)

Elected Officials

c)

Interest Groups

d)

Circuit Judges

2.

What is public policy?

a)

A response to a problem that is identified by government, individuals or other community organizations.

b)

A response to a problem identified by government.

c)

A response to a problem identified by individuals in the community.

d)

A problem with no real solutions to a public problem in the community.

3.

What is public policy?

a)

A response to a problem that is identified by government, individuals or other community organizations.

b)

A response to a problem identified by government.

c)

A response to a problem identified by individuals in the community.

d)

A problem with no real solutions to a public problem in the community.

4.

Public policy solutions can come from which of the following groups?

a)

Local Governments.

b)

State Governments.

c)

Individuals, private/public companies and all levels of government.

d)

Only local and state governments.

5.

Which of the following has an impact on public opinion and helps shape public policy at the local, state, and national levels of government?

a)

mass media

b)

electoral college

c)

political spectrum

d)

community service

6.

The editorial page of a newspaper, which prints letters to the editor, is one way mass media broadcasts

a)

different points of view

b)

the daily news events

c)

campaign poll results

d)

weather events

7.

Public policy is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

international events and issues

b)

mass media

c)

the date of a general election

d)

individuals and interest groups

8.

Which of the following DOES NOT describe one way that an individual can influence public policy?

a)

strike for higher wages and better benefits at a company

b)

join interest groups

c)

participate in politics by voting, campaigning, and running for office

d)

express opinions by lobbying, writing editorials, and demonstrating

9.

What term describes the process of creating a public value system?

a)

Government propaganda

b)

Political socialization

c)

Civic acculturation

d)

Political education

10.

What are agencies of socialization?

a)

The Department of American Socialization (DAS)

b)

The Agencies for Social and Economic development

c)

The family, school, religion and other social institutions that transmit values from one generation to the next

d)

All the above

11.

Which socialization factor is the first to influence the political attitudes of individuals?

a)

Family

b)

The President

c)

Elementary school teacher

d)

Sesame Street

12.

The process by which people form their political attitudes

a)

Media

b)

Political Socialization

c)

Public Agenda

d)

Intensity

13.

A method of systematically polling a selected group of people who are representative of the total population

a)

Media

b)

Public Agenda

c)

Opinion Poll

d)

Political Socialization

14.

Most commonly understood to embrace national government solutions to public problems

a)

Media

b)

Public Agenda

c)

Conservative

d)

Liberal

15.

Most commonly understood to embrace solutions by the private sector for public problems

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

c)

Public Agenda

d)

Media

16.

Keeping citizens informed and holding leaders accountable is the primary role of the

a)

Public Agenda

b)

Sampling

c)

Media

d)

Conservative

17.

An organized group of individuals who make policy-related appeals to government

a)

Media

b)

Public Agenda

c)

Interest Groups

d)

Bureaucracy

18.
Political parties are mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. 
a)
True
b)
False
19.
America has  a ___________ _______________ political system. 
a)
three party
b)
one party
c)
two party
d)
four party
20.
Since 1860s the ____________________ and ____________________party have dominated American politics. 
a)
Green,  Libertarian 
b)
Communists, Socialists
c)
Anarchist, Theocracy 
d)
Democratic, Republican
21.
What is one of the main purposes of political parties?
a)
To cast electoral votes
b)
To set the age for voting
c)
To administer literacy tests
d)
To nominate candidates for office
22.
The primary role of a third party is to:
a)
keep the best candidate from winning
b)
inform the public about the shortcomings of the other parties
c)
highlight an outstanding candidate in order to gain name recognition for the next election
d)
introduce new ideas or push for a particular issue
23.
The kinds of third parties include
a)
third parties tied to a single issue
b)
third parties tied to a political belief
c)
third parties tied to a single candidate
d)
All of the above
24.

People who favor a larger role for the government might be considered politically _____________.

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

c)

Moderate

25.

People who believe in a smaller role for the government might be considered politically _____________.

a)

Moderate

b)

Liberal

c)

Conservative

26.

In what document can you find the beliefs of the political party?

a)

Platform

b)

Official Statement

c)

Constitution

27.

What would you call a person who has a mix of liberal and conservative beliefs?

a)

Moderate

b)

Medium

c)

Undecided

28.

How are political parties similar?

a)

They all want to win

b)

The all believe the same thing

c)

They all have similar ideologies

29.

Which function of political parties involves holding a debate?

a)

Educate the voters

b)

Monitor officeholders

c)

Help candidates win

d)

Recruit candidates

30.

Joe Biden campaigns in Virginia for fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe, representing which function of political parties.

a)

Nominating candidates

b)

Educating voters

c)

Monitoring officeholders

d)

Helping candidates win

31.

An organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence government is a _____.

a)

political party

b)

party platform

c)

public policy

d)

majority party

32.

Political parties try to influence the government by...

a)

lobbying members of Congress

b)

donating money to the opposing party's elected officials

c)

getting their members elected

d)

proposing amendments to the Constitution

33.

In order to win the presidency...

a)

the candidate must earn 1/2 of the states nomination

b)

the candidate must win the popular vote

c)

the candidate must win 270 electoral college votes

d)

the candidate must be selected by the house or represenatives

34.
When people don't turn out to vote because they don't care, it is known as what?
a)
Voter Apathy
b)
Ballot Fatigue
c)
Sleep-in Voters
d)
proCannot Voters
35.
Why are political parties essential to democratic government?
a)
It is the only way for someone to run for office
b)
They are a link between representatives and their constituents
c)
They are the only way to get things to change
d)
Everyone fits into a major party
36.
George Washington did not like political parties because...
a)
they were too cool
b)
they divided the country
c)
they lie to win elections
d)
they waste resources
37.
People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?
a)
Political Action Committees (PAC's)
b)
Public Opinion
c)
Mass Media
d)
Interest Groups
38.
The media typically is _______ when reporting the news.
a)
Liberal
b)
Biased
c)
Conservative
d)
Unbiased
39.
Which of these is NOT one of the three flaws of the Electoral College system?
a)
The winner of the popular vote does not always win
b)
The electoral voters are not proportional to state population
c)
The electoral voters are not bound by the popular vote
d)
The House of Representatives could decide the election
40.
Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:
a)
the Electoral College
b)
delegates
c)
campaigns
d)
conventions
41.
A Political Party is?
a)
a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.
b)
a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.
c)
a person who favors a republican form of government.
d)
a group of like-minded individuals who like to party.
42.

a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Popular vote

d)

Electoral College

43.

A political party symbolized by an elephant

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Independent

d)

Green

44.

A political party symbolized by a donkey

a)

Democrat

b)

Independent

c)

Green

d)

Republican

45.

the total number of elector votes necessary to win the presidency

a)

270

b)

538

c)

435

d)

100

46.

the tally of each individual's vote within a given geographic area

a)

electoral college

b)

popular vote

c)

Senate

d)

House of Representatives

47.

used to determine the total number of electors in each state

a)

Republican

b)

Democrat

c)

Population

d)

Money

48.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
a)
Elect school board members.
b)
Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
c)
Elect the President of the United States.
d)
Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.
49.
If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Pentagon
d)
Ohio
50.
The color used to represent the Democratic candidate.
a)
red
b)
purple
c)
pink
d)
blue
51.
The color used to represent the Republican candidate.
a)
blue
b)
purple
c)
red
d)
green
52.
Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
In order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and what?
a)
A citizen in good standing
b)
Current on your taxes
c)
Registered to vote
d)
A registered member of a political party
54.

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

a)

California has a higher population than Texas

b)

California had more influence in the Senate than Texas

c)

California has a lower population than Texas

d)

California's land area is more than Texas

55.

Presidents and Vice Presidents are not chosen by direct popular vote, but by a body known as the...

a)

electoral college.

b)

Congress.

c)

Supreme Court.

d)

electorate.

56.
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
a)
Change the number of electoral votes
b)
It can't affect it.
c)
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
57.

A person running for office is called a _____.

a)

voter

b)

jogger

c)

candidate

d)

ballot

58.

When a candidate makes speeches, meets voters, and tries to convince people to vote for them.

a)

campaign

b)

polls

c)

inauguration

d)

camping

59.

a series of actions performed to help reach a goal, such as winning an election

a)

campaign

b)

candidate

c)

nomination

d)

platform

60.

a person who is running for an elected position or competing for a job

a)

candidate

b)

poll

c)

nomination

d)

convention

61.

a large meeting of political party members to choose candidates and decide the party’s views on issues

a)

campaign

b)

convention

c)

nomination

d)

Electoral College

62.

the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job or position

a)

nomination

b)

register

c)

platform

d)

campaign

63.

a survey of people’s opinions or beliefs; or a public place where voters cast ballots on Election Day

a)

poll

b)

platform

c)

convention

d)

popular vote

64.

a sheet of paper used to cast a secret vote

a)

ballot

b)

poll

c)

platform

d)

nomination

65.

Which word below means the first-round election where political candidates are chosen or eliminated?

a)

Super Tuesday

b)

campaign manager

c)

primary election

d)

electoral vote

66.

Which word below means someone given the authority to represent other people?

a)

incumbent

b)

inequity

c)

delegate

d)

general election

67.

Which word below means the votes cast by members of the Electoral College?

a)

General Election

b)

Primary Election

c)

Super Tuesday

d)

Electoral Vote

68.

Which word below means someone who currently holds a political office?

a)

caucus

b)

advocate

c)

incumbent

d)

platform

69.

Which word below means a person who does not side with a specific political party?

a)

debate

b)

primary election

c)

advocate

d)

independent

70.

Which word below means the results of the people's vote?

a)

electoral vote

b)

popular vote

c)

caucus

d)

general election

71.

What is a primary election?

a)

It is the first time you are allowed to vote.

b)

It is the election in which voters turn out to vote for president.

c)

It is the process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate in an upcoming general election.

d)

It is the same thing as a caucus.

72.

What is the role of interest groups in representing individuals, corporate interests, and the public before government?

a)

To elect candidates under a party label

b)

To directly control the operations of government

c)

To inform the public and lawmakers about issues

d)

To enforce government actions

73.

What is an interest group?

a)

A formal association of individuals or organizations that attempts to influence government decision-making

b)

A group of political parties working together

c)

A government agency responsible for policy-making

d)

A group of lawmakers representing specific interests

74.
Which is true about PACs?
a)
They can spend unlimited money on campaigns
b)
They do not have to disclose donors
c)
They are limited in the amount they can contribute
d)
They are regulated by the IRS not FEC
75.
Which is true of SuperPACs
a)
are not regulated by the FEC
b)
are allowed to coordinate with candidates
c)
Can receive unlimited donations and spend as much as they want
d)
cannot use express advocacy
76.

What age are you legally able to vote?

a)

18

b)

21

c)

16

d)

24

77.
An election where anyone of any political party affiliation may vote to select a candidate for a particular party
a)
open primary
b)
closed primary
c)
open general
d)
closed general
78.

T/F: In a closed primary state you can vote for anyone

(a)  

79.
TV, newspapers, magazines, and internet are some examples of ...
a)
Print media
b)
Mass media
c)
Social media
d)
Media
80.
A representative for PETA writes a letter to Barbara Comstock asking her to vote in favor of an upcoming bill is an example of what?
a)
Demonstrating
b)
Petitioning
c)
Lobbying
d)
Campaigning
81.
"What most people think or believe about an issue" refers to what?
a)
Public opinion
b)
Public agenda
c)
Public policy
d)
Public shaming
82.
What does a lobbyist do?
a)
Introduce bills in Congress
b)
Greet people in the lobby
c)
Try and convince congressmen to vote a certain way on bills
d)
Talk to the president about what is happening in Congress
83.
When a TV channel hosted a debate between Clinton and Trump, what role was the media fulfilling?
a)
Focus attention on select issues
b)
Offer forum for opposing viewpoints
c)
Hold government officials accountable
d)
Entertainment
84.
Special interest groups have more influence over candidates because ...
a)
they are full of great ideas
b)
they limit opportunities to run for office
c)
of rising campaign costs
d)
their shoe game is strong.
85.
The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem is called ...
a)
public opinion
b)
public agenda
c)
public policy
d)
public awesome
86.
How do PACs (political action committees) help candidates?
a)
Donate large sums of money
b)
Give campaign advice
c)
Help win votes
d)
Help write speeches
87.
How can the media influence public opinion?
a)
Offer a forum for opposing viewpoints
b)
Hold government officials accountable
c)
Focus attention on select issues
d)
Regulate media use
88.
When you are watching the news what strategies should you NOT use?
a)
Separate fact from opinion
b)
Detect bias
c)
Believe everything the newscaster says
d)
Identify propaganda
89.
When the media tells us about politicians accepting bribes what role are they fulfilling?
a)
Focus attention on select issues
b)
Offer a forum for opposing viewpoints
c)
Communicate with the public
d)
Hold government officials accountable
90.

"The media" only refers to television.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

In its role as gatekeeper, the media decides which stories to run.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Most news sources are not for profit.

a)

True

b)

False

93.
The functions of the media include -
a)
hold officials accountable
b)
scorekeeper
c)
gatekeeper, watchdog, and scorekeeper
d)
journalism, reporting, blogs, photographs

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