Card stacking or stacked cards is a propaganda technique -

Is a one-sided presentation of facts, sometimes distorted

The purpose of the Electoral College is to -

Elect the president and vice president

What is the propaganda technique Bandwagon?

Convincing people that a candidate's victory is inevitable

The Symbols propaganda technique -

Use of positive and negative images

What is the propaganda technique Glittering Generality?

Nice sounding words that are essentially meaningless

How many electoral votes does each state get?

As many as the number of people it sends to Congress

The endorsement or testimonial propaganda technique -

A celebrity publicly supports a candidate or idea

Review: What is the process for amending the US Constitution?

Action by Congress or convention, ratification by states

According to the Virginia SOL, why do citizens fail to vote?

Lack of interest, failure to register

Just Plain Folks is a propaganda technique -

Trying to convince people the candidate is just like them

What is an op-ed piece?

Editorial written by someone who does not work for the paper

Name-calling is a propaganda technique that -

To discredit uses an unpleasant label for a person or idea

Review: What is the process for amending the Virginia Constitution?

Action by Gen Assembly or convention ratification by voters

Which is NOT a legitimate role of media in elections?

Publishing the candidates' home addresses

In the Electoral College, winner-take-all means

Winner of a state's popular vote gets its electoral votes

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Card stacking or stacked cards is a propaganda technique -
Is a one-sided presentation of facts, sometimes distorted
Presents both sides of an issue
Candidate holds up score cards as his opponent talks
Features score cards as the candidates debate
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The purpose of the Electoral College is to -
Elect the president and vice president
Select senators
Regulate the output of electric power stations
Recommend constitutional amendments
3
What is the propaganda technique Bandwagon?
Using vehicles with loudspeakers to broadcast speeches
The use of catchy songs in campaigning
Popular bands endorsing candidates
Convincing people that a candidate's victory is inevitable
4
The Symbols propaganda technique -
One of the instruments on the bandwagon
Clashing symbols together for dramatic effect
Use of positive and negative images
An endorsement from a symbolic celebrity
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What is the propaganda technique Glittering Generality?
Endorsements by generals with lots of glittering medals
Use of flashing lights in the campaign
Nice sounding words that are essentially meaningless
Making big general promises to win votes
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How does the Electoral College favor a two party system?
Only Republicans and Democrats can be electors
The states all have the same number of votes
You need a majority to win
Only the top two candidates get electoral votes
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How many electoral votes does each state get?
One for every 500,000 people in the state
One for every one million people in the state
As many as the number of people it sends to Congress
One for every city in the state over 100,000 population
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The endorsement or testimonial propaganda technique -
The candidate swears an oath that he is not lying
A celebrity publicly supports a candidate or idea
Average people pledge allegiance to a candidate
A candidate testifies in court
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Review: What is the process for amending the US Constitution?
Action by Congress or convention, ratification by states
Proposal from the President, ratification by Congress
Proposal by Congress, ratification by voters
Action by Congress, ratification by President
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According to the Virginia SOL, why do citizens fail to vote?
Unable to pay taxes
Too old
Lack of interest, failure to register
Cannot pass voter literacy test
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Just Plain Folks is a propaganda technique -
Candidate tells corny jokes that country people like
Candidate looks good because ugly people appear with him
Trying to convince people the candidate is just like them
Amish people appear in political ads
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What is an op-ed piece?
Written opinion about education
Editorial written by someone who does not work for the paper
"Opposition Education": published disagreement
An "opened piece", with previous parts published earlier
13
Name-calling is a propaganda technique that -
Avoids using the name of the opponent so he is unknown
To discredit uses an unpleasant label for a person or idea
Uses positive names for an opponent (reverse psychology)
Repeats an opponent's name until voters tire of hearing it
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Which amendment protects your due process rights from abuse by the federal government?
the 1st
the 5th
the 8th
the 10th
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Which amendment protects your due process rights from abuse by state and local governments?
the 19th
the 14th
the 6th
the 5th
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In the Electoral College, what matters most is -
Winning the most votes in big states like NY and CA.
Winning the most states
Getting at least 51% of the total US popular vote
Winning the country's popular vote
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Review: What is the process for amending the Virginia Constitution?
Action by Gen Assembly or convention ratification by voters
Gen Assembly proposal, ratification by Governor
Gen Assembly bill, approval by voters
Proposal by the Governor, ratification by the Gen. Assembly
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What does the "I" in "Smart Dogs Eat Ice Cream" stand for?
Increase your knowledge
Inquire about the party platforms
Identify propaganda
Ignore the media
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Virginia has 11 representatives in the House. How many electoral votes does Virginia have?
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11
15
52
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Which is NOT a legitimate role of media in elections?
Publishing the candidates' home addresses
Publishing political cartoons
Publishing op-ed pieces
Broadcasting different points of view
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In the Electoral College, winner-take-all means
First one to 300 electoral votes wins
Winner of the country's popular vote becomes president
Winner of a state's popular vote gets its electoral votes
Winning California and New York is enough to win it all

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