Why would a citizen write letters or call her Representative?

to influence a vote on a specific bill

What would be the BEST first step to finding a long term solution a town's litter problem?

finding out how other towns have solved this problem

What role do interest groups play in government?

They influence public policies.

What is the difference between interest groups and political parties?

interest groups influence government on specific issues

Why did Harding and Coolidge use Abraham Lincoln’s image as part of this campaign poster?

He wanted voters to believe that he shared Lincoln’s ideals

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving. Which shows the impact of their lobbying efforts?

changes in state blood alcohol laws

What is one major difference in the political viewpoints of Republicans and Democrats?

Democrats tend to support environmental regulations

An interstate highway runs through a town in a county in Florida. Who is responsible to fix it?

Florida Department of Transportation

Which argument supports current practices of using lobbyists to influence government officials?

They have more access to representatives than most citizens

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

by signing petitions and sending them to local officials

Which statement best explains the impact that special interest groups have on Congress?

They educate policy makers about issues the groups endorse.

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

giving legislators the benefit of subject area expertise

Which describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

to influence state legislators or Senators on issues

What is one effect of businesses lobbying the government?

Fewer regulations are applied to businesses.

Which statement best describes one effect of the media on government?

The media inform the public so they can make decisions

Which of the following is not a role of interest groups

Develop wide ranging strategies concerning multiple issues

What is one role of third parties in American politics?

bringing attention to issues neglected by the major parties

What is one way that interest groups like the NRA influence public policy?

Endorse candidates with their view point

A poster for a candidate contains his name, his photo, a U.S. flag & a bald eagle. Propaganda?

He is associating himself with positive symbols.

What is the best way citizens can influence changes to improve conditions in the Everglades?

petition politicians to act to save the wetlands

If a controversial new gun law is about to be proposed- in what way might the debate be shaped?

by hearing multiple perspectives of competing interests

Which statement describes an important political belief of the modern Republican Party?

The economy performs best under few government regulations

Which statement best describes the influence of the media on government?

Influences government by deciding which news story to cover.

Which option is available to a non-governmental corporation, but not a neighborhood group?

hiring lobbyists to promote their views

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1
PARTY PLATFORM: energy conservation, environmental protection, ending global warming.
Socialist
Libertarian
Green
Republican
2
Why would a citizen write letters or call her Representative?
To have them to create a new piece of legislation
to change public opinion on an issue
to influence a vote on a specific bill
to win media support for an issue
3
What would be the BEST first step to finding a long term solution a town's litter problem?
picking up the litter yourself
alerting other citizens to the problem
writing a letter of complaint to a local official
finding out how other towns have solved this problem
4
What role do interest groups play in government?
They ratify amendments to constitutions.
They make bills into laws.
They influence public policies.
They remove leaders from government.
5
What is the difference between interest groups and political parties?
Interest groups have more members than political parties
Interest groups address all issues of public concern
interest groups influence government on specific issues
interest groups are organized to elect their candidates
6
Why did Harding and Coolidge use Abraham Lincoln’s image as part of this campaign poster?
He wanted voters to believe that he shared Lincoln’s ideals
They wanted to remind voter that Lincoln was an abolitionist
to ignore negative media coverage, as Lincoln did.
To show how tall Coolidge was
7
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving. Which shows the impact of their lobbying efforts?
changes in driver licensing procedures
changes in state blood alcohol laws
changes in private liquor production
changes in auto safety requirements
8
What is one major difference in the political viewpoints of Republicans and Democrats?
Republicans tend to hold more liberal viewpoints
Democrats tend to support environmental regulations
Republicans tend to oppose strict immigration laws
Democrats tend to prefer limiting union power.
9
An interstate highway runs through a town in a county in Florida. Who is responsible to fix it?
the county's roads department
the town's roads department
Florida Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
10
Which argument supports current practices of using lobbyists to influence government officials?
Lobbyists favor some groups over others
They have more access to representatives than most citizens
They present biased information to government officials
They provide information on key issues
11
What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy?
becoming more informed on the issues
by expressing their views to their closest friends
by signing petitions and sending them to local officials
by watching more cable news shows
12
Which is the most important factor to consider when evaluating candidates running for office?
confident performance in debate
popularity of supporters
amount of relevant experience
appearance of political ads
13
Which statement best explains the impact that special interest groups have on Congress?
They help provide a check on government power.
They educate policy makers about issues the groups endorse.
They help ensure that the federal budget is balanced.
They help deliver funding for government programs.
14
Which activity is used by interest groups to influence public policy?
bribing legislators to support their proposals
sponsoring news programs on TV networks
giving legislators the benefit of subject area expertise
impeaching opponents in the legislature
15
Which describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
to influence state legislators or Senators on issues
Raising campaign funds for political parties
Influence public decision making for the common good
To advise candidates on their electoral campaigns
16
. Which campaign slogan represents a single-issue platform?
“Morning in America”
“Yes We Can”
“Tax-Free America”
“A New Direction”
17
What is one effect of businesses lobbying the government?
Lobbying by environmental groups diminishes.
Fewer regulations are applied to businesses.
Government involvement in business rises.
Government operations are run more efficiently.
18
Which statement best describes one effect of the media on government?
The media inform the public so they can make decisions
The media try to make money, so they can influence politics.
The media are liberal, bias the public's political ideas
Use advertising intended to influence political opinions.
19
Which of the following is not a role of interest groups
Help parties run candidate's campaigns for office
Develop wide ranging strategies concerning multiple issues
Tell their members how to vote
Form PACS to assist parties and candidates
20
What is one role of third parties in American politics?
bringing attention to issues neglected by the major parties
controlling the media coverage of national elections
encouraging the public to pressure parties to work together
influencing the voter turnout during presidential elections
21
What is one way that interest groups like the NRA influence public policy?
Keep citizens voices out of government
Hold positions in the Judiciary
Endorse candidates with their view point
Veto laws that go against gun control
22
A poster for a candidate contains his name, his photo, a U.S. flag & a bald eagle. Propaganda?
He is insulting and personally attacking opposing candidates
listing only the positive facts while ignoring negative ones
He is associating himself with positive symbols.
making others feel like they are part of a minority
23
What type of communication is being used in this poster?
informational
symbolism
accurate
biased
24
What is the best way citizens can influence changes to improve conditions in the Everglades?
petition politicians to act to save the wetlands
organize group trips to wetland areas
apply for grants to fund cleanup efforts
write a letter to the park rangers
25
If a controversial new gun law is about to be proposed- in what way might the debate be shaped?
by examining existing legislation on this issue
by learning how other countries handled this same issue
by trying to limit the power of government
by hearing multiple perspectives of competing interests
26
Which statement describes an important political belief of the modern Republican Party?
Labor unions are essential for protecting workers
Climate change is real and must be stopped
The economy performs best under few government regulations
The wealthiest citizens should take an increased tax burden
27
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to run for President?
Must be at least 35 years old
Must be a college graduate
Must have at least 14 years residency in the USA
Must be born in the USA
28
Which statement best describes the influence of the media on government?
It keeps politicians honest
Influences government by deciding which news story to cover.
It educates voters by examining issues and candidates.
It supports the government by praising its policies
29
Which option is available to a non-governmental corporation, but not a neighborhood group?
sending petitions to their representatives
staging protests to build public support
hiring lobbyists to promote their views
making contributions to political campaigns
30
Which propaganda technique is used in the poster made by the US Government during WW1?
demonizing opponents
celebrity testimonial
bandwagon claims
patriotic symbolism

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