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F (52 - 99) 3rd Quarter Civics - RSA - Complete
F (52 - 99) 3rd Quarter Civics - RSA - Complete
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What steps should citizens take for community issues?
Take it to state gov. right away
Create laws immediately
Publish an article
Evaluate then seek local support
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What is the major function of a political party?
Managing elections
Nominating candidates for office
Enforcing the law
Passing laws
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What is governmental experience?
Time spent volunteering
Time in government work
Working in the military
Time working in a private business
4
Where do people go when it is time to vote?
Public libraries
Police stations
Their local polling locations
Government offices
5
What do members of the Republican Party generally believe?
More social programs
Government controls economy
Increased government roles
Smaller, less involved government
6
What is the Electoral College?
A popular voting system
A way to register voters
A method for choosing state leaders
A group chosen to elect the President
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What would happen if people didn’t obey the laws?
More freedom for everyone
Better government services
Society would be in chaos
Reduced crime levels
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Why is freedom of the press important?
It helps sell newspapers
It keeps citizens informed
It supports gov. views
It entertains the public
9
What is a legal permanent resident?
Visa holder for school
Non-citizen living in U.S.
Citizen born outside U.S.
Temporary visitor to the U.S.
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What is the media’s role in society?
To protect government secrets
To inform people on issues
To entertain the public
To monitor and report on gov.
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What is public policy?
Military rules and strategies
Gov. actions to affect change
Business plans for society
Citizen proposals to Congress
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What are your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen?
Attend civic meetings, vote, petition government
Only obey the laws and pay taxes
Pay taxes, defend the country, serve on a jury
Run for office, make a difference, follow the law
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If you see an old poster, what might it relate to?
Propaganda
Political campaign
Movie promotion
Product advertisement
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What are multiple perspectives?
Opinions from different people
Conflicting news reports
Views from one person
Similar viewpoints from friends
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What is it called when people write to their representatives?
Campaigning
Petitioning
Volunteering
Lobbying
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Why does Florida allow early voting?
To make voting faster
To avoid long lines on election day
For convenience on weekends
To allow more time for counting
17
What is mass media?
News about military only
Small, local news sources
News reaching a large audience
Entertainment news only
18
What are the requirements to become a House Representative?
Must be a resident for 3 years
Citizen for 7 years, age 25
U.S. citizen born in the state
Must be 30 years old
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If you disagree with a school board rule, who should you address?
School Principal
School Board
Local Police
State Governor
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What does our democracy require to work?
Citizens participating actively
Good laws only
Full government control
Government funding
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Why do some people think we should not use the Electoral College?
It creates more state power
It does not affect the outcome
It does not reflect popular votes
It leads to faster elections
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What are the requirements to join the U.S. Senate?
Natural-born citizen, 35 yrs old
Citizen 7 yrs, 25 yrs old, resident
No age requirement
Citizen 9 yrs, 30 yrs old, resident
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How does the Electoral College work?
One person one vote
One vote per state
States have electors based on population
Each elector has equal power
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What was the March on Washington for jobs and Freedom?
A march for lower work hours
A rally for increased taxes
A protest for workplace equality
A protest for equal wages
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What is media bias?
News that covers all views equally
Government-influenced news
Unbiased news reporting
Reporting that favors one side
26
When people vote, do they have to vote on every candidate on the ballot?
Yes, it's required
No, they can skip races
No, they should vote all
Yes, only in presidential races
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If a question refers to “Workers,” what is it likely related to?
Capitalism
Democracy
Socialism
Communism
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What is propaganda?
Truthful, balanced reporting
Legal documents
Exaggerations to persuade people
Entertainment news
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What would happen if people didn’t serve on juries?
No need for legal defense
No right to a jury trial
Fewer court cases
Less crime in society
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What are some examples of public policy?
Requiring vaccinations
Providing free meals
Teaching kids to read
Hosting events
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What would happen if people didn’t pay their taxes?
Society would suffer without funds
Society would function better
Only state government would suffer
Government would have enough funds
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What are your obligations as a U.S. citizen?
Only voting and paying taxes
Pay taxes, obey laws, jury duty
Volunteering, voting, paying taxes
Owning property, serving in military
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What is economic freedom?
Freedom to change jobs easily
Freedom to choose work location
Freedom to avoid taxes
Freedom to work without discrimination
34
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
300
280
250
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What is the common good?
Helping to improve society for all
Helping only your family
Protecting personal freedoms
Increasing state power
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What would happen if people didn’t defend our country?
Increased foreign attacks
Higher taxes
More government programs
Better international relations
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What was the Civil Rights Act of 1968?
Prohibited discrimination in housing
Prohibited job discrimination
Stopped gender segregation
Established job benefits
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What do members of the Democratic Party generally believe?
Smaller government roles
More government responsibility
Less government involvement
Private sector leadership
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What is lobbying?
Running for office
Collecting money for campaigns
Trying to influence the gov.
Voting for new laws
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What is the purpose of a petition?
To create a new law directly
To gather votes for candidates
To collect signatures for change
To collect donations
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Why is paying taxes an obligation of American citizens?
It funds schools, police, firefighters, and social programs
It only benefits the rich
It helps the government pay debts
It creates more personal wealth
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Why do political freedoms sometimes conflict with public safety?
Freedoms only apply to some
Laws are not enforced strictly
Freedoms reduce safety
Rights may be limited for safety
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What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Increased housing access
Prohibited racial segregation
Improved minimum wage laws
Increased job benefits
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What are the requirements to be U.S. President?
Natural-born, 35 yrs, 14 yrs resident
Citizen for 9 yrs, resident
Age 30, resident of U.S.
Citizen 7 yrs, 25 yrs old, resident
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What happens when exposed to both sides of an issue?
It increases one-sided views
It helps limit biases
Stronger biases form
It reduces critical thinking
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Can a candidate win the popular vote but lose the Electoral College?
Yes, if they lack electoral votes
No, the candidate needs both
Yes, if they lose in smaller states
No, popular vote decides the winner
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Which amendment relates to the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 & 1968?
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
14th Amendment
1st Amendment
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Who is in charge of registering people to vote?
County government in Florida
City government
State government
Federal government
