Civics 2.11

Which option presents a clear point of view?

• bias
• metaphor
• propaganda
• symbolism

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• accurate
• biased
• informational
• propagandized

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

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

• propaganda
• symbolism
• bias

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

• propaganda
• symbolism
• bias

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

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

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

Use image to answer

• Supreme Court Justice
• U.S. Representative
• President  
• Senator

(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.