Q3 9 week exam

This diagram shows steps in the election process at the national level. Which statement best completes this diagram?

• Political parties hold midterm elections.
• The winner of the political debates takes the oath of office.
• Primary elections are held to narrow down the candidates.
• State legislatures cast votes to determine who will appear on the ballot.

This poster was used in a presidential campaign. Based on this poster, which message did Chisholm want to present to voters?

• Compromising with legislators would be a goal of her administration.
• Lobbyists would not influence her when performing her duties.
• Reducing executive power would be a focus of her campaign.
• Equal work opportunities would be a focus of her campaign.

Which action would most impact citizens at the state level?

• voting for school board
• voting for governor
• voting for president
• voting for mayor

Which two political parties take an active role in shaping U.S. public policy today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian

Which option represents symbolism?

• a political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice
• a television advertisement favoring a political candidate
• a political poster with a photograph of the president
• a television advertisement urging citizens to vote

Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?

• Democratic
• Republican
• American
• Socialist

This table describes ratings for news organizations. What impact might the trend shown in this table have on the relationship between media and government?

• Government is less likely to regulate the press.
• Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.
• Government is less likely to offer propaganda about policies.
• Government is more likely to offer greater access to the press.

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

• watching political debates on television
• collecting opinions for a yearbook
• discussing political issues at work
• gathering signatures for a petition

Which example represents a way in which the media, acting as a watchdog, impacts government?

• A politician holds a town meeting after the media reports she voted against a popular bill.
• A politician modifies a bill about an issue after the media reports on a public hearing.
• A politician resigns from office after the media reports that he accepted a bribe.
• A politician revises her election strategy after the media releases a poll.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• newly elected officials
• active duty soldiers
• interest groups
• circuit judges