Mini 3 Review

Which is an example of voting at the national level

• Election of new members to the state legislature

• Election of a new Governor who tours local cities

• Election of U.S House of Rep & Senate

• Election of Local Mayor

Bias is showing favor for one thing over another

• True

• False

The Constitution protects media when the media holds government

officials accountable without fear of retaliation.

• True

• False

The founding fathers did not trust the people choosing the President directly.

They thought it would be chaotic.

• True

• False

Which statement is true about the Republican Party?

• They opposed the spread of slavery to new territories

• A new party to represent working men without property

• Formed by President Obama to fight the recession period

• Thomas Jefferson started a party to oppose federalist policies

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways an

an individual can monitor, influence and hold

government officials accountable. (check all that applies)

• Peacefully Protest

• Vote in elections

• Run for office

• Watch television documentary on politics

Jaylen is running for the U.S. Senate. What is one of the qualifications for office he must meet?

• Be at least 35 years old

• Be a "natural born" citizen

• Reside in the state he will represent

• Have resided in the United States for the last 14 years

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• How interest groups influences the government

• How individuals can influence the government

• how elected officials influence public opinion

• how the media influences government

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• How the media influences the government

• How lobbyist monitor government officials

• How elected officials influence public opinion

• How individuals can influence the government

Which government office has these requirements?

• U.S Senator

• Governor of Florida

• President of the United States

• U.S. House of Representatives