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Civics 2.8-2.13 Study Guide
Civics 2.8-2.13 Study Guide
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1
What technique is being shown with this newspaper headline?
endorsement
plain folks
name-calling
bandwagon
2
Which political party generally believes that the government should take control of the economy to make life fair?
Communist Party
Democrat Party
Socialist Party
Republican Party
3
Which options presents a clear point of view?
metaphor
symbolism
propaganda
bias
4
Short words and phrases to promote positive feelings or emotions are used with this technique.
glittering generalities
testimonial
cardstacking
plain folks
5
What are the names of the two major political parties in the US?
Socialist and Republican
Socialist and Libertarian
Democratic and Republican
Democratic and Libertarian
6
This propaganda technique shows one-sided information.
glittering generalities
name calling
cardstacking
plain folks
7
Lower taxes, less government involvement, and personal responsibility! Which party would say this?
Democratic
Socialist
Green
Republican
8
Which political party would disapprove of a tax to help the environment?
Republican
Democratic
Socialist
Green
9
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
interest groups
circuit judges
military officers
elected officials
10
What is main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
to support participation in campaigns by the general public
to support policies that improve domestic relations
to raise campaign funds to support opponents
to raise campaign funds to support favored candidates
11
The headline describes an event in US History. Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?
racial discrimination
racial tolerance
racial prejudice
racial equality
12
Which technique can be summed up as, “Everybody’s doing it!”
plain folks
bandwagon
endorsement
name-calling
13
Propaganda is communication designed to influence how people think.
True
False
14
The political campaign posters shown are for two candidates running for mayor. Why might Maria be more qualified?
her campaign promises
her political policies
her college education
her experience working in government
15
The poster shown is from a recent election. What conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?
Doug is running for mayor
Doug is running for president
Doug is running for city council
Doug is running for judge
16
This is a poster from 1917. What type of communication is this?
biased
accurate
informational
popagandized
17
Which of these is an example of bias?
An interest group publishes a voters' guide
Fox News televises a panel discussion with three Republican candidates
A University organizes a study of the ways citizens get info on a candidate
A political party hires a polling organization to conduct a poll
18
Quality education, affordable healthcare, and a fair economy! Which party would say this?
Communist
Democratic
Libertarian
Republican
19
Which shows the media acting as a watchdog?
Major TV and radio stations broadcast the president's State of The Union
A magazine interviews a sentator about his views on minimum wage
A TV station proves live coverage of a snowstorm
A newspaper prints an article about a corrupt elected official's practices
20
What is a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?
the frequency of national elections
the support for the US military soldier
the legality of the US Constitution
the responsibilities of government
21
What is a grassroots movement?
a movement that convinces people to plant more grass seeds
political change that begins at the state level
political change that begins at the national level
political change that begins at the local level
22
Which political party's position is represented in this statement?
Republican
Socialist
Democratic
Communist
23
This image is using the plain folks technique.
False
True
24
In 2007, Oprah Winfrey said about candidate Obama, “I believe this man has a new vision for America." Which technique?
glittering generalities
bandwagon
endorsement
name-calling
25
“Hope and Change” and “Make America Great Again” are both examples of which technique?
card stacking
glittering generalities
transfer
endorsement
26
Which spending increase would a Democrat approve?
homeland security
military
education
space exploration
27
This is a poster placed by an interest group. What is their long term policy goal?
improving citizens' lives
influencing political appointments
electing candidates
regulating elections
28
What civil right is guaranteed by the text?
The right to libel elected officials
The right to join an interest group
The right to have a fair and speedy trial
The right to avoid excessive punishments
29
What are the collection of beliefs held by a party called?
party platform
party position
party plank
party program
30
If
city
roads are a problem, who should the citizen contact?
governor
county commissioner
president
mayor
