Mini-Assessment 3 - Post-Test Question Review

The phrases below identify the beliefs of a political party.

“favors government regulation of the economy”

“favors higher taxes for high income earners”

Which political party has these beliefs?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Communist Party

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The diagram attached depicts the beliefs of a political party.

Which party completes the diagram?

• Democratic Party

• Communist Party

• Republican party

• Socialist Party

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The table attached describes political party associations of governors.

Based on the table, what has been an impact of political parties on policy making?

• More Republican issue positions have shaped government policy.

• More Democratic issue positions have shaped government policy.

• The number of Democrats nominated for governor increased.

• The number of Republicans nominated for governor increased.

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Jonathan and Sarah are running for the office of city mayor. Their qualifications and views are summarized in the table attached.

What is the best reason for a local voter to vote for Jonathan based on his platform?

• The voter opposes building a local sports stadium.

• The voter thinks property taxes are already too high.

• The voter prefers civil engineering to hotel management

• The voter disagrees with the past actions of the city council.

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The statement below lists the qualifications for holding a public office.

Be at least 25 years old

Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years

Reside in the state to be represented

Which government office has these requirements?

• U.S. Senator

• Governor of Florida

• President of the United States

• Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

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Jocelyn is running for the office of President. What is one of the qualifications for office she must meet?

• be at least 30 years old

• be a “natural born” citizen

• reside in the state she will represent

• be a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years

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The diagram attached lists several activities.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• How the media influences government

• How lobbyists monitor government officials

• How elected officials influence public opinion

• How individuals can influence the government

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What do television news and newspapers have in common?

• They rely on people’s willingness to read written information.

• They can influence both public opinion and government policy.

• They only give opinion and provide one side of a story.

• They present viewers with moving images.

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The image attached shows a political advertisement.

What is the main message of this advertisement?

• It is not expensive to run for elected office.

• Citizens should donate more to political campaigns.

• Financial contributions have too much influence on elections.

• Taxes on postage stamps help to pay for needed public services.

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The political advertisement attached was distributed in Florida during the Republican primary contest in 2012. Rick Perry and Mitt Romney both sought the Republican nomination for President.

How is this political advertisement biased?

• It draws readers’ attention to an important issue.

• It provides readers with an Internet link to learn more.

• It lets readers know that it has been paid for by “Romney for President, Inc.”

• It accuses Rick Perry of planning to end Social Security without explaining Perry’s own point of view.

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