Participating In Government Test

Question 1

To become a member of a political party one must do which of these?

Answer 1

Call yourself a member

Question 2

The progressive party (or bull Moose party) created by former republican president Theodore Roosevelt, was which type of third party?

Answer 2

Splinter party

Question 3

In one European country major parties include the labor party, Conservative Party, progress party, Christian Democratic Party, the center party, the liberal party. Each one of these has significant representation in parliament. What is likely to be true in this country?

Answer 3

Some of these parties must join together to obtain the power to govern

Question 4

A moderate conservative might make which of the following statements

Answer 4

people should be free to live their own lives but sometimes people do need help

Question 5

A young white man who wants government to act on issues such as climate change and homelessness is most likely to identify himself as which of these?

Answer 5

Democrat

Question 6

Which of these statements is currently true about the nomination of a parties presidential candidate?

Answer 6

It is clear which candidate will be nominated before the national convention

Question 7

If states use plurality to decide the winner of a primary which of these is true

Answer 7

The candidate receiving the most votes will win the primary

Question 8

The most political power is likely to be held by the Democratic Party in which of these geographic locations?

Answer 8

Northwest coast

Question 9

A teenager who is beginning to engage in the political process is most likely to do which of the following for the party?

Answer 9

Canvas potential voters

Question 10

From the Republican parties viewpoint, which one of these qualities in a candidate might be the most important?

Answer 10

Ability to argue with people who do not agree with the party

Question 11

The bipartisan campaign reform act banned the use of

Answer 11

Soft money donations to issue groups to support specific candidates

Question 12

If a campaign commercial uses ad hominem it

Answer 12

Associates a positive symbol with the candidate

Question 13

If citizens collect enough signatures to place on the ballot a proposed law controlling the number of animals residents can own, they have created a

Answer 13

Legislative referendum

Question 14

What key aspect of the constitution relates to voting

Answer 14

It specifies how long a person must be a citizen in order to vote

Question 15

Which of the following events encouraged many young Americans to work toward lowering the voting age?

Answer 15

The Vietnam war

Question 16

An important goal of Freedom Summer was to

Answer 16

Aid African Americans in registering to vote

Question 17

An important goal of the federal election cycle is to

Answer 17

Make certain that the entire government does not turn over at the same time

Question 18

A farmer is most likely to be concerned with issues such as crop subsidies because

Answer 18

This issue directly affects the farmer

Question 19

The length of a presidents term in office

Answer 19

Is twice as long as a representatives

Question 20

What was the main reason that many people were denied suffrage in the early period of U.S history

Answer 20

Many of those in power thought wealthy, well educated white men could make the best choices

Question 21

The national voter registration act was designed to

Answer 21

Make the voter registration process more accessible for all people

Question 22

Which of these permits citizens to place on the ballot a law containing specific penalties for the possession of illegal drugs?

Answer 22

Popular referendum

Question 23

How is a polling place related to a precinct?

Answer 23

A polling place is the location within a precinct where people vote

Question 24

A president’s term in office

Answer 24

Is twice as long as that of a representative

Question 25

In order to qualify to vote, you must

Answer 25

First complete a voter registration form

Question 26

Registering to vote was an important part of the civil rights movement because it

Answer 26

Encouraged popular referendums

Question 27

Which of the following serve the longest terms, as specified in the constitution

Answer 27

Members of the u.s senate

Question 28

Which of these television commercials would probably have a negative impact on voters

Answer 28

An ad showing a candidate repeatedly changing positions on a specific issue

Question 29

The twenty sixth amendment greatly increased the number of Americans eligible to vote by

Answer 29

Lowering the voting age to 18

Question 30

How is the voting rights act of 1965 related to the fifteenth amendment?

Answer 30

The voting rights act made certain that African Americans for the rights granted by the fifteenth amendment

Question 31

An affiliated PAC might raise money to support

Answer 31

A candidate running for office

Question 32

How did Alexis de Tocqueville view American civic interest groups after coming from French society?

Answer 32

They were positive for democracy

Question 33

Which of the following is an argument for gun control?

Answer 33

Gun violence has increased over the past decade

Question 34

People who believe they can have an impact on government and public policy have political

Answer 34

Efficacy

Question 35

Which of the following communication tools is the fastest way to reach all members of an interest group?

Answer 35

E-mail

Question 36

Which of the following interest groups is concerned with the environment?

Answer 36

Sierra club

Question 37

What is a disadvantage of lawmakers using public opinion polls?

Answer 37

They may use them too often and be accused of waffling

Question 38

To determine whether some forms of campaign finance are illegal or violate the first amendment rights, the decision must go through the

Answer 38

Supreme Court

Question 39

Which of the following groups is most likely to shape a person’s political socialization when it comes to expressing opinions about a workers pay?

Answer 39

Labor unions

Question 40

Which of these polls tries to influence a person’s answers?

Answer 40

A push poll

Question 41

How are interest groups and political parties similar?

Answer 41

Both try to influence government

Question 42

One way interest groups learn about public opinion is

Answer 42

Conducting polls

Question 43

Which method of influencing Congress is most likely to happen near elections

Answer 43

Campaign finance

Question 44

The NAACP is an interest group concerned with

Answer 44

Civil rights

Question 45

A person’s political culture is shaped most by his or her

Answer 45

Personal experiences

Question 46

Which of these polls can potentially use the most scientific methods

Answer 46

An exit poll

Question 47

Public officials are often responsive to public opinion because

Answer 47

They want to help the citizens who elected them

Question 48

Public policy is most often shaped and impacted by

Answer 48

Interest groups

Question 49

Why is social networking one good way to reach people involved in interest groups?

Answer 49

Members of the network have similar interests

Question 50

What role would the Supreme Court have in the actions of interest groups?

Answer 50

They may determine whether a group has acted improperly

Question 51

Mass media is more likely to use which of the following to analyze the specific details of a controversial public policy issue?

Answer 51

Commentary

Question 52

Today, which congressional activity is likely to attract media coverage?

Answer 52

Scandals involving lawmakers

Question 53

When evaluating information from a special interest website, one should first consider the special interests

Answer 53

Political agenda

Question 54

Science the 1990s the FCCs position towards cross ownership of media and telecommunications outlets has become

Answer 54

More permissive

Question 55

The freedom of information act guarantees the press and the public access to any information held by federal agencies that is not

Answer 55

Confidential

Question 56

Government restrictions on media during wartime increased I. The 20th century as a result of

Answer 56

Media coverage of the Vietnam war

Question 57

What is the most important power of the FCC?

Answer 57

Granting broadcast licenses

Question 58

Greater access and diversity online means that internet users such as students should

Answer 58

Evaluate news sources for bias, objectivity and accuracy

Question 59

What government online service might citizens be most likely to use?

Answer 59

Property tax and parking ticket payments

Question 60

The mass medias main interaction with the judiciary branch is reporting on

Answer 60

Local criminal trials

Question 61

Net neutrality poses a public policy issue because internet users worry that

Answer 61

Tiered rates will reduce openness, access, and innovation

Question 62

In New York v United States (1971) the Supreme Court affirmed the right of the

Answer 62

Media to publish sensitive information not harmful to national security

Question 63

People who want to increase their online civic participation on specific issues might most benefit from which non internet tool

Answer 63

Electronic mailing lists

Question 64

Which of the following online tools might most directly benefit state and local government?

Answer 64

Voter registration

Question 65

The u.s government wants to prosecute Edward Snowden for

Answer 65

Leaking classified information

Question 66

Prior restraint protections do not apply to the publication of what kind of content?

Answer 66

Information harmful to the national security

Question 67

People who use social media for political purposes are

Answer 67

More likely to be involved politically

Question 68

Although television has expanded political campaigning it has also led to

Answer 68

Shorter sound bites from politicians

Question 69

The White House wants specific policy information to be publicized and is not prepared to answer questions. Officials most likely

Answer 69

Issue a news release

Question 70

Which type of media coverage most often causes tension between the press and the government?

Answer 70

National security leaks