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- Q1Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?circuit judgesmilitary officersinterest groupselected officials30s
- Q2Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted an illegal bribe.30s
- Q3How might a political action committee influence government?write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senatorsend a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporterscontribute money to a U.S. Senate campaigncontribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state30s
- Q4Examine the poster below of "Uncle Sam" issued by the government of the United States during World War II to encourage support of the war effort. Which propaganda technique does this poster use?transferglittering generalitiesname-callingplain folks30s
- Q5The statements below are taken from a government document. According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?Lobbyists impact judicial decision making.Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.30s
- Q6Which option represents symbolism?A political poster with a photograph of the presidentA television advertisement urging citizens to voteA television advertisement favoring a political candidateA political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice30s
- Q7This poster was used in a presidential campaign. Which government action would this presidential candidate likely support?an executive order requiring that a commission be established focusing on Central Americaan executive order requiring that executive agencies work together to coordinate ocean-related mattersan executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manneran executive order requiring that executive branch agencies guarantee equal employment opportunity30s
- Q8Which option presents a clear point of view?propagandasymbolismmetaphorbias30s
- Q9Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?flyers sent through the mail by the candidatethe voting record of the candidate while in Congressa television commercial sponsored by a political partyspecial interest group ratings of that Congress member30s
- Q10The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?to limit symbolism in political communicationto promote bias in political communicationto limit bias in political communicationto promote symbolism in political communication30s
- Q11Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?symbolismpropagandapersuasionbias30s
- Q12The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by an interest group. What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?protecting citizens' civil rightsregulating electionsinfluencing political appointmentselecting candidates30s
- Q13This poster was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?biasedpropagandizedaccurateinformational30s
- Q14Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?watching political debates on televisioncollecting opinions for a yearbookgathering signatures for a petitiondiscussion political issues at work30s
- Q15Below are views for and against publicly funded elections. Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions.Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers.Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money.Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time.30s
