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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich option presents a clear point of view?biasmetaphorpropagandasymbolism
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?accuratebiasedinformationalpropagandized - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a political action committee?A formal special interest group that contributes moneyA group of lawmakers with a common goalThe heads of the different government departments
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when you use images to convey a message?propagandasymbolismbias
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when you use techniques in marketing or advertising to sway someone's opinion?propagandasymbolismbias
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
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 ChoiceUse image to answerYou have no previous political experienceYou are not a natural-born citizenYou are not a lawyerYou are too young
- 9. Multiple ChoiceUse image to answerSupreme Court JusticeU.S. RepresentativePresidentSenator
- 10. Multiple Choice(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(SS.7.C.2.11) What type of propaganda BEST describes this poster?BandwagonGlittering GeneralitiesPlain FolksTransfer
- 12. Multiple Choice(SS.7.C.2.11) What type of propaganda BEST describes this poster?TransferCard StackingName CallingGlittering Generalities
- 13. Multiple Choice1. 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 Choice1. 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 Choice1. 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 journalA. a call-in radio showA. an interest group’s campaign adA. text messages from a friend
- 16. Multiple Choice1. 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. bandwagonA. card stackingA. glittering generalitiesA. testimonial
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