Civics 2.11 - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which option presents a clear point of view?

bias

metaphor

propaganda

symbolism

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

accurate

biased

informational

propagandized

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a political action committee?

A formal special interest group that contributes money

A group of lawmakers with a common goal

The heads of the different government departments

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is it called when you use images to convey a message?

propaganda

symbolism

bias

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is it called when you use techniques in marketing or advertising to sway someone's opinion?

propaganda

symbolism

bias

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?

special interest group ratings of that Congress member

a television commercial sponsored by a political party

the voting record of the candidate while in Congress

flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage"

Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?

to limit bias in political communication

to promote bias in political communication

to limit symbolism in political communication

to promote symbolism in political communication

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Use image to answer

You have no previous political experience

You are not a natural-born citizen

You are not a lawyer

You are too young

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Use image to answer

Supreme Court Justice

U.S. Representative

President

Senator

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

(SS.7.C.2.10) Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?

A journalist discovers that an elected official had a hearing (official meeting).

A journalist discovers that an elected official decided to retire.

A journalist discovers that an elected official voted against a bill.

A journalist discovers that an elected official accepted a bribe.

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

(SS.7.C.2.11) What type of propaganda BEST describes this poster?

Bandwagon

Glittering Generalities

Plain Folks

Transfer

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

(SS.7.C.2.11) What type of propaganda BEST describes this poster?

Transfer

Card Stacking

Name Calling

Glittering Generalities

13.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

1. Which is the correct description of a party platform? SS.7.C.2.8:

A. It is a place where political candidates make speeches.

A. It is a statement that outlines views on issues.

A. It is determined by means of a primary election.

A. It is held after the nominating convention.

14.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

1. What is the best reason that press releases from a politician or a government agency are not always the best source of public information about an issue? SS.7.C.2.11:

A. They are not covered by news outlets.

A. They give too much detail to be useful.

A. They may be released too late to be useful.

A. They may present only one point of view about an issue.

15.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

1. Which source would be most likely to provide a thorough and balanced analysis of political issues? SS.7.C.2.11:

A. an article in an independent political journal

A. a call-in radio show

A. an interest group’s campaign ad

A. text messages from a friend

16.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

1. A rock star promotes a social services program by telling about how the program helped her family get through hard times. Which propaganda technique is being used? SS.7.C.2.11:

A. bandwagon

A. card stacking

A. glittering generalities

A. testimonial

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