The requirements to be a Florida Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Cabinet Member are... Pick TWO

Lived in Florida for the last 7 years

Lived in Florida for at least 10 years

After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit?

Laura is not a Florida resident

Laura has never owned land in Florida

The newspaper headline above describes a government process. Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win?

Richards has less political experience than his opponent.

Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?

Mayor Sanford is an elected official.

Mayor Sanford owns a local farm

Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher.

Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station

The poster below is from a recent election Doug is pro-immigration! Doug is pro-military! Vote for Doug Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate?

Doug is running for city council

Why are government leaders often influenced by special interest groups?

Special interest groups raise significant amounts of money for political campaign

Special interest groups use methods supported by voters

Special interest groups control media coverage of political campaigns

Special interest groups provide voters with information about qualifications of candidates

What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

To raise money to contribute to political campaigns

To train people to work at the polls on Election Day

To design ballots for congressional elections

To establish the rules for candidate debates

Which of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government?

A local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes

A local radio talk show about uniforms in school

A televised debate between presidential campaigns

A newspaper story about the building if a new highway

Based on the government system in the U.S., which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

Gathering signatures for a petition

Watching political debates on TV

Discussing political issues at work

Collecting opinions for a yearbook

Based on what you know, what would be a good counterargument?

The media, despite its biases, are best able to watchdog the government when they are free

Elected officials are better able to measure public opinion if there are no interfering factions

Lobbyists will balance one another in government influence if they are subject to fewer laws

Political ads, despite their biases, are best able to inform citizens when there are no regulations

The table shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required. Which are her best options?

An online petition and letters to citizens

Calling citizens by phone and letters to citizens

Emailing the representatives and an online petition

Group rally event and emailing the representative

Which of the following is true about Americans' trust of the media?

It has increased regarding the electronic media but decreased regarding the print media

It has risen significantly since the 1970s

It has declined significantly since the 1970s

It has declined regarding the electronic media but increased regarding the print media

Which question would a citizen want to ask to determine whether a lobbyist is working on behalf of the public interest?

What organization hired the lobbyist?

Has the lobbyist worked as a public official before?

How long has the person been a lobbyist?

How much is the lobbyist being paid?

Which is a main purpose of public opinion polls?

Analyzing citizen support for a law

Interpreting an newly passed law

What is the most important thing that a political debate can teach a voter about a candidate?

Where the candidate stands on certain issues

How much support the candidate already has

What kind of TV personality the candidate has

Whether the candidate is comfortable on camera

What do television news and newspapers have in common?

They can influence both public opinion and government policy.

They rely on people’s willingness to read written information

They only give one side of a story.

They present viewers with moving images.

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MYA 2.8, 2.9, 2.10. 2.11

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Which political party believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need?

Which political party believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom?

Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that
individuals can take care of themselves without government help?

Which political party believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy?

What is an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies?

Which political party thinks that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes?

Which political party think we should help immigrants become citizens?

Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs?

Which political party opposes forgiveness for illegal immigrants?

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Which political party believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom?

Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and thatindividuals can take care of themselves without government help?

Which political party believes in democratic government but also that the government should run some of the largest parts of the economy?

What is an organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies?

Which political party thinks that everyone should pay their fair share of taxes?

Which political party think we should help immigrants become citizens?

Which political party wants to save money by limiting government programs?

Which political party opposes forgiveness for illegal immigrants?

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Which political party believes the government should
control the entire economy, and there should be no private
ownership of business?

Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that
individuals can take care of themselves without government help?