Which of the following is symbolism?

a picture of the scales of justice

Why was the electoral college created?

To balance power between small & large states

A congressman wants to be re-elected. What tells you the most about the job he will do?

The work that person has already done in congress

Why is it important for citizens get out and vote?

It allows each citizen to influence the outcome of an election

The media acting as a "watchdog" is most represented in which scenario?

A journalist learns an offical took an illegal bribe

Why are fair elections important to democracy?

Elections allow citizens to express their political opinions & preferences

Which action would a Political Action Committee (PAC) use to influence government?

Contributing money to a Campaign

Which activity could result in directly have an impact on law making decisions?

gathering signatures for a petition

What is the basis of disagreements between Republicans & Democrats is...

The role and responsibilities of government in peoples lives

Thinking of the electoral college, how might it impact a campaign strategy?

Candidates focus on states worth the largest number of votes

Which is true of Democrats & Republicans view on taxes?

Democrats support tax increases for social progrqam, more than Replublicans

What is one thing we can do to hold the government accountable?

Attend govt meetings and address community issues

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1
Why do news sources use Propoganda?
To Encourage Critical thinking
To provide unbiased news sources
To present multiple perspectives
To manipulate public opinion
2
Which of the following is symbolism?
an advertisement favoring a candidate
a picture of the scales of justice
an advertisement urging people to vote
a picture of the president
3
Why was the electoral college created?
To balance power between small & large states
To allow congress to select the President
The ensure the popular vote was heard
To allow all citizens to directly vote for Preisdent
4
A congressman wants to be re-elected. What tells you the most about the job he will do?
A commecial about the person
A groups rating of that person
The work that person has already done in congress
A flyer that comes in the mail
5
Why is it important for citizens get out and vote?
Voters are paid for their time and effort
Only voters with a college education can vote
It allows each citizen to influence the outcome of an election
Voting is required if you ever want to run for office
6
The media acting as a "watchdog" is most represented in which scenario?
A journalist learns an offical took an illegal bribe
A journalist learns there is a court hearing
A journalist learns about how an official voted on a bill
A journalist learns an official is retiring
7
Why are fair elections important to democracy?
Elections limit citizen participation
Elections allow the government to manipulate the results
Elections discourage citizen participation
Elections allow citizens to express their political opinions & preferences
8
Media that intends to manipulate peoples opinions and beliefs is called what?
Entertainment
Propaganda
Advertising
Factual
9
Who, or what, actually elects the President of the US?
The electoral college
Popular vote
Vice President
Supreme Court
10
Which action would a Political Action Committee (PAC) use to influence government?
Writing a letter to the media about a Senator
sending a letter to voters
Contributing money to a charity in a candidates state
Contributing money to a Campaign
11
Which activity could result in directly have an impact on law making decisions?
asking opinions for a yearbook
discussing politics at work
gathering signatures for a petition
watching political debates
12
What is the minimum number of electoral votes required to win the presidency?
29
538
270
269
13
What is the basis of disagreements between Republicans & Democrats is...
The need for our US military
The role and responsibilities of government in peoples lives
How often we have elections
The US Constitution
14
Thinking of the electoral college, how might it impact a campaign strategy?
Candidates focus on states worth the largest number of votes
Candidates focus on the popular vote
Candidates have to win most states to win
Candidates focus on states worth the smallest number of votes
15
Which is true of Democrats & Republicans view on taxes?
Democrats support tax increases for social progrqam, more than Replublicans
Democrats favor tax decreases
Republicans support tax increases more than Democrats
They both want taxes to always remain the same
16
What is one thing we can do to hold the government accountable?
Support our govt without questioning them
avoid any involvement with our govt
Attend govt meetings and address community issues
ignore the actions of our govt
17
A candidate who wants to cut taxes and have less social programs. They are most likely from which party?
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Green
18
The US has a two party system. What are the two MAJOR political parties?
Democratic & Republican
Socialist & Republican
Socialist & Libertarian
Democratic & Libertarian
19
Who do the Lobbyists work for as they attempt to communicate with government about issues?
circuit judges
elected officials
interest groups
military officers

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