What is NOT a purpose of a National Convention

To cause a lot of traffic where they are held

Why is this image considered propaganda?

It is an inaccurate account made to manipulate the colonists

a person who has the right to vote

What is the purpose of PACs?

Raise and spend money to support/defeat candidates

The basic difference between the Republicans and the Democrats can be reduced to what?

The role and responsibilities of government

a person running for political office

Inauguration Day is when...

the incoming POTUS takes the Oath of Office

After the National Conventions the presidential candidate

campaigns throughout the country.

Which statement is a characteristic common to all types of propaganda ?

propoganda is intended to influence opinion

An elected official soon to be replaced

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1
This party believes that the gov't should control distribution and production of goods
Green
Communist
Socialist
Libertarian
2
What is NOT a purpose of a National Convention
Unite the party
To name the party's President and VP
State the party's views and goals
To cause a lot of traffic where they are held
3
The Electors of a state are based on the state's
size
population
location
Constitutiton
4
When are the Electoral College votes counted?
on the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
January 20th
In December
January 6th
5
If the President can no longer fulfill their duties, who steps in?
President Pro tempore
Vice President
Speaker of the House
There's an immediate election
6
This political party is seen as being Pro-Working class
Green Party
Constitutional Prty
Democratic Party
Republican Party
7
This political party is seen as being more Pro-Business
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Green Party
Republican Party
8
Why is this image considered propaganda?
It is an accurate account what happened
It is an accurate account made to manipulate the King
It is an inaccurate account made to manipulate the colonists
It's not propaganda
9
One way citizens influence the government is by voting?
False
True
10
Formal charges against an individual
indicator
indecent
inditement
indictment
11
An elector is:
a person who has the right to vote
a person holding a political office
a position that someone has been elected to hold
a written statement of the goals of a political party
12
Where can you find a party's political platform?
In the Constitution
In a museum
On a stage
On their website
13
A meeting to select a candidate or promote a policy
Primaries and Caucuses
Primary
Caucus
Electoral college
14
what type of propaganda is this?
testimonial
name calling
card stacking
plain folks
15
What is the purpose of PACs?
Contribute to the education and welfare of citizens
Raise awareness about the benefits of registering and voting
Research the weakness of candidates
Raise and spend money to support/defeat candidates
16
The first primaries are always in..
Iowa
Ohio
New Hampshire
Washington D.C.
17
Which is a characteristic of the Democratic party?
more military spending
easier immigration laws
Less government
Lowering taxes for everyone
18
There are more caucuses then primaries
False
True
19
To be eligible to run for President, a candidate must be at least____________.
55 years old
35 years old
45 years old
25 years old
20
A meeting to select a candidate or promote a policy
Primary
Electoral college
City council
Caucus
21
What are ways an individual can influence the government?
Volunteer
Donate to campaigns
All of the above
Attend political meetings
22
Which is a swing state?
California
Florida
Arizona
Hawaii
23
The basic difference between the Republicans and the Democrats can be reduced to what?
Programs that promote social equality
The role and responsibilities of government
The value of a good education
Health and Human Service functions
24
A newspaper loses several ads; they decide to rearrange the layout & sales go back up.
Media as business
Media as agenda-setter
Media as entertainment
Media as biased
25
Primaries and Caucuses are used to narrow the number of candidates
False
True
26
A candidate is:
a person who votes in an election
a member of an organization in power
a person running for political office
a person holding a political office
27
Who ULTIMATELY decides which candidate is elected to the Presidency?
The Electoral College
The Party Leaders
The Voters
Mass Media
28
How many electoral votes are needed to win the election?
38
270
538
170
29
Inauguration Day is when...
the incoming POTUS takes the Oath of Office
we celebrate the outgoing president
the capital celebrates it's birthday
the electoral votes are counted
30
How much was spent on advertising on the 2020 election?
$2.5 million
$1.4 billion
$32 million
$4.1 billion
31
After the National Conventions the presidential candidate
campaigns throughout the country.
traditionally has a huge party.
choose presidential nominees.
has to prove his/her citizenship.
32
Nothing about political parties is in the Constitution
True
False
33
Which is considered Conservative?
your other right
left
wrong
right
34
Which statement is a characteristic common to all types of propaganda ?
propoganda is factually accurate
propoganda is intended to influence opinion
propaganda avoids appealing to the emotions
propaganda avoids biased statements
35
Media is the plural of medium
False
True
36
The first caucus of the season is held in
Idaho
Illinois
Idontknow
Iowa
37
This party supports higher taxes for the wealthy
The IRS
Republican
Democratic
Democratic and Republican
38
Which is an impact of political parties?
they have a bigger voice than individuals
all of these
they help people communicate ideas
they educate citizens
39
A Burger King Whopper is too big to fit in a Big Mac box, the propaganda technique used is...
Glittering Generalities
Name Calling
Bandwagoning
Testimonial
40
All of the following are third parties except:
Socialist
Republican
Libertarian
Green
41
what type of propaganda is this?
plain folks
gilttering generalities
card stacking
name calling
42
Of the following, which one IS NOT a role of the media?
agenda setter
lawmaker
watchdog
gatekeeper
43
what type of propaganda is this?
name calling
plain folks
testimonial
glittering generalities
44
Bias shows a preference or favoritism
True
False
45
When is Inauguration Day?
January 6th
January 20th
March 4th
January 21st
46
What article of the Constitution established the Presidency?
3
4
2
1
47
lame duck
An elected official soon to be replaced
A newly elected official
Party that does not have the majority on it's side
A law withour popular support
48
A party platform is
the goals of a political party
the members of an organization in power
Something that people stand on at a party
the qualifications to run for office
49
Using broad, generalized terms in this Starbucks ad, what propaganda technique is used here?
Testimonial/Endorsement
Card Stacking
Bandwagon
Glittering Generalities
50
Formal organizations dedicated to influencing the government.
Media
Individuals
Interest groups
Internet
51
Popular vote
determines the POTUS
total votes of the citizens
how a president is elected
based on population of state
52
This party believes in more government involvement in daily life
Republicans
Democrats
53
A Senator decides to run for governor of Florida. What makes her ineligible?
She is not yet 40 years old
She is not a Florida resident.
She has never voted.
She has never owned land in Florida.
54
This party supports lower taxes for the middle class
Republicans
Democrats
55
A person who is not a member of a political party
Loner
Independent
Bi-partisan
Moderate
56
Identify the propaganda technique in the video below.
Testimonial
Emotional Appeal
Bandwagon
Name Calling
57
Political parties that form on the basis of one, or a few issues:
Major parties
Third parties
Write-in parties
Independent parties
58
The counting of the US population every 10 years
Popular Vote
Data
Census
Ballot
59
This party supports eliminating social classes
Green
Socialist
Libertarian
Communist
60
How does the media as watchdog monitor the government ?
It ensures that the media makes money
It ensures that the government is above the law
It ensures that the government is accountable
It ensures that the media has a job
61
What do lobbyists do?
Influence Public Interest Groups
Hold ratifying conventions
Influence Law Makers
Run for political office
62
Which state is a safe state?
Michigan
Florida
Ohio
Kansas
63
Half plus one is a
majority
minority
2
1 and a half
64
Define mass media
Any form of media that connects you with another individual
News broadcasts that reaches large groups
Any form of marketing that appeals to large groups of people
Any form of media that reaches large groups
65
What are the final steps in the Path to Presidency?
Inauguration, party convention, primaries
Party convention, Electors count votes, delegates chosen
Primaries held, delegates chosen, party convention
General Election, Electors count votes, Inauguration
66
What is the Electoral College?
A group of Senators who select the POTUS and VP
A prestigious academic institution located in West Virginia
A group of people chosen by each state to elect the POTUS and VP
A group of voters elected by the people to elect the POTUS and VP
67
The two major political parties are:
Left and Right
Liberal and Conservative
Democracy and Republic
Republicans and Democrats
68
PACs may give a maxiumum contribution of...?
$500
$2500
$5000
No, they can't give money to a candidate
69
A McDonald's sign shows their number of customers. This propaganda technique is...
Plain Folks
Transfer
Name Calling
Bandwagon
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What are the qualifications to be the POTUS?
25 years of age, natural born citizen, 12 years a resident
35 years of age, natural born citizen, 14 years a resident
35 years of age, natural born citizen, 13 years a resident
30 years of age, Natural born citizen, 14 years a resident
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A "Sound Bite" is News that is said in 15 hours or more.
True
False

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