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- 1. Multiple Choice
"Higher taxes would allow more social services to be provided by the Federal Government. Let's tax the wealthy a higher rate to provide for those less fortunate"
Republican
Democrat
Green Party
Libertarian Party
- 2. Multiple Choice
"The Federal Government should not interfere with our lives, we should be able to live freely, make our own decisions on what to do with our money"
Republican
Democrat
Green Party
Libertarian
- 3. Multiple Choice"Our environment is not only important for today but for the future as well. Our government should be investing in recycling programs to improve the conditions on our earth"RepublicanDemocratGreen PartyLibertarian
- 4. Multiple Choice
A statement of goals/ ideas that are supported by a political party
Platform
interest group
incumbent
propaganda
- 5. Multiple Choice"We stand for the right of all workers to organize...for the social ownership of the means of production"RepublicanDemocratLibertarianSocialist
- 6. Multiple ChoiceGovernment own all productive forces to benefit the people rather then capitalistRepublicanDemocratSocialistCommunist
- 7. Multiple Choice
Mary is 40 years old she was born in Cuba and became a US citizen at the age of 4 when her parents moved to the state of Florida. Mary wants to become the president of the United States, does she qualify? Why?
Yes, because she is 40 and a citizen of the US
No, because she does not meet the minimum age requirement
No, Although she is 40 years old she is a naturalized citizen not a natural born citizen
Yes, because she was born in Cuba
- 8. Multiple ChoiceObama wants to run for president again. Is he allowed to? Why?No, because he is too oldNo, because he served 2 - 4 year termsYes, he can serve a third termYes, he can do whatever he wants
- 9. Multiple ChoiceCongress is made up of two chambers...House of Representatives and Vice PresidentHouse of Representative and GovernorsHouse of Representative and SenateAll choices are correct
- 10. Multiple Choice
What propaganda technique is described below?
Since many people want to do what everyone else is doing, you are urged to hop aboard and join the crowd: "Be like all the others in your neighborhood and roller skate under the stars..." "Join the younger generation, vote for..."
name-calling
bandwagon
scientific approach
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTo favor one side over anothersymbolismBiasPropagandaslogans
- 12. Multiple ChoiceCommunication aimed at convincing others of a particular idea or positionPropagandaBiassloganName-calling
- 13. Multiple Choicea person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest group. Usually paid to persuade law makers to vote in a particular way.legislatorlobbyist
- 14. Multiple Choice
A group of people acting together in support of a common interest or to voice a common concern
interest group
public policy
Political platform
Propaganda
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhen the media tries to catch government officials doing something wrong, they are beinga gatekeeperan agenda settera watchdoga scorekeeper
- 16. Multiple Choice
BandwagonSloganTestimonialGlittering Generalities - 17. Multiple Choice
Name Calling
Card Stacking
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTestimonialName CallingCard StackingRepetition
- 19. Multiple ChoiceBandwagonCard StackingTestimonialGlittering Generalities
- 20. Multiple Choice
What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product or person?
name calling
Testimonial
glittering generalities
snob appeal
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of propaganda makes you want to jump in and follow everyone else?bandwagontestimonialflash in the panflavor of the day
- 22. Multiple ChoicePropaganda can use both bias and symbolism to influence the public.TrueFalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThis propaganda poster is trying to get people toEnlist in the MilitaryDehumanize the EnemyProduce or Conserve ResourcesFinance the War
- 24. Multiple Choice
What propaganda technique is being used in this poster?
demonization
characature
Bandwagon
Symbolism
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of this propaganda poster is to get people toEnlist in the MilitaryDehumanize the EnemyProduce or Conserve ResourcesFinance the War
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIn which office is the minimum age qualification 30?President/Vice-PresidentSenatorRepresentative in the HouseSupreme Court Justice
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn which office is the minimum age qualification 25?President/Vice-PresidentSenatorRepresentative in the HouseSupreme Court Justice
- 28. Multiple Choice
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 30 years old
US citizen for 9 years
Live in the state they represent
President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
FL Senator
- 29. Multiple Choice
The following are requirements for which political office?
At least 25 years old
US citizen for 7 years
Live in the state they represent
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senator
FL Legislator
President
- 30. Multiple Choice
The newspaper headline above describes the results of a government election. Joseph Richards recently retired from the Board of Directors of a gaming software company and has decided to pursue a career in politics.
What is the best explanation as to why this might have been a difficult election for Richards to win?
Richards is a homeowner.
Richards is a party leader
Richards has less political experience than his opponent.
Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.
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