2.3 What are the characteristics of the US Election Process

When members of the Congress of Florida pass new laws, this impacts
citizens at which level?

• state

• local

• national

What was created to
oppose the expansion of
slavery into the new U.S.
Territories

• the Republican Party

• the Democratic Party

• the Liberal Party

• the Green Party

The President and the Vice President are determined by the Electoral College as a result of the ________

• 12th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

To be __________ you must meet the following requirements: 35 years or older, a natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 years.

• President

• Senator

• Governor

To serve as ______________ of Florida, a person must be at least thirty years old;

• be a permanent resident of Florida for at least seven years;

• not have served in that position for six years or more of the two prior terms.

• Governor

• Senator

• Mayor

• House of Representatives

Which of the following are requirements to run for the Florida House of Representatives (select all that apply)

• At least 21 years old

• Resident of the district they plan to represent

• Resident of Florida for at least 2 years

• At least 25 years old

Lobbying government officials about a particular issue is a way that ______________ try and influence the government.

• interests groups

• senators

• governors

• the media

Citizens can influence impact the government by voting and petitioning government officials.

• True

• False

Journalists often question and expose government officials’ wrongdoings.
This is an example of the media’s role as a _______________

• watchdog

• reporter

• campaign funder

Display of favor for or against someone or something; often seen as prejudicial.

• bias

• symbolism

• propaganda