What issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists

Whether all private business should be owned by the state

Which of the following is NOT a way the media affects politics?

By contributing to election campaign funds

What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy?

Domestic = USA, Foreign = other countries

Which statement reflects Republicans views on the role of government?

They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom

Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform?

absolute freedom of speech and religion

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

To influence state legislators or Congressmen on issues

Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?

Whether higher taxes should be imposed to pay for services

What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of segregation during the 1950-60s?

participate in marches, sit-ins, boycotts and demonstrations

What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

interest groups try to influence the gov. directly on issues

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

by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials

Which statement is true of a federal but not a unitary system of government?

local gov cannot be abolished by the central gov

Which statement reflects Democrats views on the role of government?

They favor more affordable health care, and free education

What is the best way to evaluate candidates for office?

Look at candidates' educational qualifications

What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

a fear of the international spread of Communism

Why are political debates important?

To see where the candidates stand on the issue

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1
What issue represents a basic disagreement between Socialists and Communists
Whether conditions for workers should be improved
Whether all private business should be owned by the state
Whether government should provide free education and health
Whether income taxes should be lower
2
Which international organization gives people an opportunity to provide food and healthcare?
World Trade Organization
UNICEF
World Court
NATO
3
Which of the following is NOT a way the media affects politics?
By focusing public attention on particular issues
By providing information on both parties
By providing in-depth coverage of national issues
By contributing to election campaign funds
4
Why did Roosevelt consider Dec 7, 1941 "a date which will live in infamy"?
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
North Korea attacked South Korea
5
The executive branch ______ .
Eats laws
Makes laws
Interprets laws
Enforces laws
6
What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy?
Domestic = USA, Foreign = other countries
Domestic = NATO, Foreign = Mexico
Domestic = other countries, Foreign = USA
Domestic = USA, Foreign = outer space
7
Which statement reflects Republicans views on the role of government?
They favor a national mass people's party and anti monopoly
They favor more affordable health care, and free education
They favor government taking over private business
They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom
8
Which position would most likely be found in the Libertarian Party platform?
support for the Affordable Care Act
increased regulation of business to protect the environment
absolute freedom of speech and religion
higher taxation to provide more gov. services
9
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
To influence state legislators or Congressmen on issues
To influence public decision-making for the common good
To advise political candidates on their election campaigns
To raise campaign funds for political parties
10
The president's advisers are known as ____ .
the Avengers
the Cabinet
the Vice President
the Staff
11
Which form of government does the United States have?
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
autocracy
direct democracy
12
What might this image be used to do in a political ad?
To urge men to wear make up
To urge women to work out
To urge women to clean
To urge women to vote
13
Which issue represents a basic disagreement between Democrats and Republicans?
Should state ownership replace monopoly capitalism
Whether higher taxes should be imposed to pay for services
Should decreases to natural resources be implemented
The nation should unite against global terrorism
14
What reason did President Wilson give for joining WWI?
the German invasion of Russia
to stop Hitler from killing Jews
to improve the United States economy
the sinking of American ships
15
What perspective did civil rights groups take on the issue of segregation during the 1950-60s?
participate in marches, sit-ins, boycotts and demonstrations
be patient and accept gradual change in the South
all African Americans should move to the North
supporters of segregation should be threatened with violence
16
What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?
interest groups are organized to elect candidates to office
interest groups have platforms on issues of public concern
interest groups try to influence the gov. directly on issues
interest groups have more members than political parties
17
Which responsibility would protect citizens against propaganda techniques?
Volunteering
Running for office
Staying informed
Voting
18
What is one way that citizens can directly influence public policy?
by sending petitions signed by citizens to local officials
by expressing their views to their closest friends
by watching more news programs on tv
by becoming better informed about issues
19
Which party would say "We must operate with the understanding of nature"?
Socialist Party
Green Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
20
Which statement is true of a federal but not a unitary system of government?
central gov delegates responsibilities to local gov
local gov are extensions of the central gov
central gov usually appoints the leaders of local gov
local gov cannot be abolished by the central gov
21
Which statement reflects Democrats views on the role of government?
They favor more affordable health care, and free education
They favor government taking over private business
They favor less government, lower taxes, & personal freedom
They favor a national mass people's party and anti monopoly
22
What is the best way to evaluate candidates for office?
Watch political ads
Look at candidates' educational qualifications
Look at candidates' tax returns
Ask your friends what they think
23
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
a desire to help these people improve their economies
a fear of the international spread of Communism
an imperialist longing to annex new colonies
24
Which is something the president can NOT do?
Veto bills
Declare war
Issue a pardon
Issue executive orders
25
Which system of government selects its leader from the majority party in the legislature?
unitary
parliamentary
confederal
federal
26
What propaganda technique is used in this political ad?
transfer
bandwagon claims
glittering generalities
plain folks
27
What part of the executive branch is in charge of foreign policy?
Environmental Protection Agency
State Department
Supreme Court
Central Intelligence Agency
28
Why are political debates important?
To choose which candidate looks better
To see where the candidates stand on the issue
To see which candidate has more support
To provide entertainment
29
What would stop a President from putting political opponents in jail?
Rule of Law
Federalism
The prison system
Checks & Balances
30
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
Propaganda
Advertisement
Entertainment
Informational

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