History- 5/5-6/17

Question 1

Participating in activities in order to influence government officials

Answer 1

Lobbying

Question 2

In ________ the Republican Party was started

Answer 2

1854

Question 3

List 2 differences between a Republican and Democrat

Answer 3

Democrat- Less aggressive with Military, more support for healthcare

Republican- More aggressive with Military, less support for healthcare

Question 4

Person or group who acts as a protector or guardian of citizens

Watches the government

Answer 4

Watchdog

Question 5

What are three views that members of a political party must share?

Answer 5

• The role of the government
• Environment
• Healthcare

Question 6

List five forms of Media:

Answer 6

• Newspaper
• Radio
• Podcasts
• Television
• Social Media

Question 7

The method of spreading ideas or info. for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person

Answer 7

Propaganda

Question 8

1. Anti-Federalist

2. ________________

Answer 8

Republican

Question 9

Plural form of the word “Medium”, refers to various means of communication

Answer 9

Media

Question 10

Propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does.

Answer 10

Band wagon

Question 11

____________ uses the donkey as the symbol for their party.

Answer 11

Demcrats

Question 12

A person who participates in activities in order to influence government officials

Answer 12

Lobbyist

Question 13

List two functions of a political party:

Answer 13

• Serve as a connection between state and national government
• Give people choice of candidates

Question 14

A party system where two major political parties dominate elections at all levels

Answer 14

Two-party system

Question 15

Another name for the Democratic Party

Answer 15

Whig party

Question 16

A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another

Answer 16

Bias

Question 17

______________ uses the elephant as the symbol for their party

Answer 17

Republican

Question 18

The use of something to represent ideas or qualities

Answer 18

Symbolism

Question 19

Propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information

Answer 19

Card stacking

Question 20

Two ways that an individual can influence and monitor the government

Answer 20

• Voting

* Petitioning the government

Question 21

A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor

Answer 21

Interest group

Question 22

Two reasons that it is important for a individual to participate in civic matters

Answer 22

• Have your voice heard about issues, problems and policies

* Make sure your rights are being protected and not violated

Question 23

How does media influence government?

Answer 23

By television newscasts, newspapers, social media, podcasts, radio, websites, magazines, etc.

Question 24

An independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group. Usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group’s views

Answer 24

Political action committees

Question 25

Three ways that special interest groups attempt to influence legislators and public policy to share their views

Answer 25

• Use ad campaigns and media to get attention for their cause
• Hold benefits and fundraisers
• Interest groups often “loby” to influence public policy

Question 26

What does “GOP” stand for?

Answer 26

Grand. Ole. Party

Question 27

What are the four groups that influence and monitor the government?

Answer 27

• Individuals
• Interest groups
• Political action committees
• Media

Question 28

1. Federalist
   
   2. _______________
      
      3. _______________
      Complete the chart

Answer 28

2. Democratic Republicans
   |
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3. Democratic
   (Whig party)