What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of segregation during the 1950-60s?

participate in marches, sit-ins, boycotts and demonstrations

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

To influence state legislators or Congressmen on issues

Which of the following is NOT a way the media affects politics?

By contributing to election campaign funds

What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

a fear of the international spread of Communism

What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy?

by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials

What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy?

Domestic = USA, Foreign = other countries

What is the best way to evaluate candidates for office?

Look at candidates' educational qualifications

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?

Whether higher taxes should be imposed to pay for services

Which statement is true of a federal but not a unitary system of government?

local gov cannot be abolished by the central gov

What issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists

Whether all private business should be owned by the state

Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform?

absolute freedom of speech and religion

Which statement reflects Republicans views on the role of government?

They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom

Why are political debates important?

To see where the candidates stand on the issue

What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

interest groups try to influence the gov. directly on issues

Which statement reflects Democrats views on the role of government?

They favor more affordable health care, and free education

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1
What part of the executive branch is in charge of foreign policy?
Supreme Court
Environmental Protection Agency
State Department
Central Intelligence Agency
2
What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of segregation during the 1950-60s?
all African Americans should move to the North
supporters of segregation should be threatened with violence
participate in marches, sit-ins, boycotts and demonstrations
be patient and accept gradual change in the South
3
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
To influence public decision-making for the common good
To influence state legislators or Congressmen on issues
To advise political candidates on their election campaigns
To raise campaign funds for political parties
4
Which of the following is NOT a way the media affects politics?
By providing in-depth coverage of national issues
By contributing to election campaign funds
By focusing public attention on particular issues
By providing information on both parties
5
Which international organization gives people an opportunity to provide food and healthcare?
World Trade Organization
NATO
World Court
UNICEF
6
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
a fear of the international spread of Communism
an imperialist longing to annex new colonies
the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
a desire to help these people improve their economies
7
Which form of government does the United States have?
direct democracy
representative democracy
absolute monarchy
autocracy
8
The executive branch ______ .
Eats laws
Enforces laws
Makes laws
Interprets laws
9
Which system of government selects its leader from the majority party in the legislature?
unitary
parliamentary
federal
confederal
10
What would stop a President from putting political opponents in jail?
Checks & Balances
The prison system
Rule of Law
Federalism
11
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Informational
Entertainment
Propaganda
Advertisement
12
What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy?
by expressing their views to their closest friends
by watching more news programs on tv
by becoming better informed about issues
by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials
13
What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy?
Domestic = other countries, Foreign = USA
Domestic = NATO, Foreign = Mexico
Domestic = USA, Foreign = outer space
Domestic = USA, Foreign = other countries
14
What propaganda technique is used in this political ad?
transfer
plain folks
glittering generalities
bandwagon claims
15
Which is something the president can NOT do?
Issue a pardon
Issue executive orders
Veto bills
Declare war
16
What is the best way to evaluate candidates for office?
Watch political ads
Look at candidates' educational qualifications
Look at candidates' tax returns
Ask your friends what they think
17
Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?
The nation should unite against global terrorism
Whether higher taxes should be imposed to pay for services
Should decreases to natural resources be implemented
Should state ownership replace monopoly capitalism
18
Why did Roosevelt consider Dec 7, 1941 "a date which will live in infamy"?
North Korea attacked South Korea
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center
19
Which statement is true of a federal but not a unitary system of government?
local gov are extensions of the central gov
central gov delegates responsibilities to local gov
local gov cannot be abolished by the central gov
central gov usually appoints the leaders of local gov
20
Which party would say "We must operate with the understanding of nature"?
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
Republican Party
Green Party
21
Which responsibility would protect citizens against propaganda techniques?
Staying informed
Volunteering
Voting
Running for office
22
The president's advisers are known as ____ .
the Cabinet
the Vice President
the Avengers
the Staff
23
What issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists
Whether government should provide free education and health
Whether income taxes should be lower
Whether all private business should be owned by the state
Whether conditions for workers should be improved
24
What reason did President Wilson give for joining WWI?
the German invasion of Russia
the sinking of American ships
to stop Hitler from killing Jews
to improve the United States economy
25
Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform?
increased regulation of business to protect the environment
absolute freedom of speech and religion
support for the Affordable Care Act
higher taxation to provide more gov. services
26
Which statement reflects Republicans views on the role of government?
They favor a national mass people's party and anti monopoly
They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom
They favor more affordable health care, and free education
They favor government taking over private business
27
Why are political debates important?
To see which candidate has more support
To see where the candidates stand on the issue
To provide entertainment
To choose which candidate looks better
28
What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?
interest groups have more members than political parties
interest groups are organized to elect candidates to office
interest groups try to influence the gov. directly on issues
interest groups have platforms on issues of public concern
29
Which statement reflects Democrats views on the role of government?
They favor government taking over private business
They favor more affordable health care, and free education
They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom
They favor a national mass people's party and anti monopoly
30
What might this image be used to do in a political ad?
To urge women to clean
To urge women to work out
To urge women to vote
To urge men to wear make up

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