POLITICS IN ACTION PART 2 RAT IN THE BUCKET POLITICS IN ACTION PART 2

QUESTION 1 Another name for an interest group a. Lobby b. public policy c. mass media d. faction

Answer 1 Another name for an interest group a. Lobby

Question 2 A group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group. a. Special interest group b. public policy c. mass media d. faction

ANSWER 2 A group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group. d. faction

Question 3 A person who is paid by an interest group to represent the group’s interests in Washington. a. political action committee b. mass media c. faction d. lobbyist

Answer 3 A person who is paid by an interest group to represent the group’s interests in Washington. d. lobbyist

Question 4 A group that is determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected themselves. a. special interest group b. public policy c. public opinion d. lobby

Answer 4 A group that is determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected themselves. a. special interest group

Question 5 Forms of communication that transmit information to large numbers of people. a. agenda b. political action committee c. mass media d. faction

Answer 5 Forms of communication that transmit information to large numbers of people. c. mass media

Question 6 This is used convey the intent and desire of the general population on issues of political importance. a. special interest group b. public policy c. public opinion d. lobby

Answer 6 This is used convey the intent and desire of the general population on issues of political importance. c. public opinion

Question 7 An attempt by a government organization to address a public issue by developing laws, regulations, making decisions, or putting into actions solutions to deals with a specific problem. a. public opinion b. public policy c. lobby d. political action committee

Answer 7 An attempt by a government organization to address a public issue by developing laws, regulations, making decisions, or putting into actions solutions to deals with a specific problem. b. public policy

Question 8 The part of an interest group that collects voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidate and parties the interest group favors. a. special interest group b. public policy c. political action committee d. public opinion

Answer 8 The part of an interest group that collects voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidate and parties the interest group favors. c. political action committee

Question 9 Famous people or organizations say they support a candidate or product. a. symbolism b. testimonial c. bandwagoning d. namecalling

Answer 9 Famous people or organizations say they support a candidate or product. b. testimonial

Question 10 Uses or lists ideas or facts which only support one side of an argument. a. symbolism b. namecalling c. glittering generalities d. cardstacking

Answer 10 Uses or lists ideas or facts which only support one side of an argument. d. cardstacking

Question 11 The donkey and elephant are examples of this type of propaganda. a. glittering generalities b. symbolism c. plain folks d. cardstacking

Answer 11 The donkey and elephant are examples of this type of propaganda. b. symbolism

Question 12 This technique tries to convince you that “everyone” else is either buying the product or supporting the candidate or product . a. cardstacking b. testimonial c. bandwagoning d. namecalling

Answer 12 This technique tries to convince you that “everyone” else is either buying the product or supporting the candidate or product . c. bandwagoning

Question 13 Uses or lists ideas or facts which only supports one side of an argument. a. bandwagoning b. cardstacking c. glittering generalities d. plain folks

Answer 13 Uses or lists ideas or facts which only supports one side of an argument. b. cardstacking

Question 14 Used by politicians to convince voters that they are just like you and me. a. testimonial b. bandwagoning c. plain folks d. cardstacking

Question 14 Used by politicians to convince voters that they are just like you and me. c. plain folks

Question 15 Unpleasant label or description to harm a person, group or product. a. namecalling b. glittering generalities c. plain folks d. cardstacking

Answer 15 Unpleasant label or description to harm a person, group or product. a. namecalling

Question 16 A newspaper loses several advertising accounts after sales are down. The paper decides to put crime stories on the front page and move stories about government to page 2. Sales go up, and advertisers begin buying more ad space in the newspaper. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ a. watchdog b. bias c. business d. agenda setter

Answer 16 A newspaper loses several advertising accounts after sales are down. The paper decides to put crime stories on the front page and move stories about government to page 2. Sales go up, and advertisers begin buying more ad space in the newspaper. c. business

Question 17 The media begins reporting about a disgusting-looking ingredient found in many common foods. Soon everyone is talking about the ingredient. People begin signing petitions, and soon there is a major movement to convince the government to outlaw the ingredient. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ a. bias b. business c. agenda setter d. gatekeeper

Answer 17 The media begins reporting about a disgusting-looking ingredient found in many common foods. Soon everyone is talking about the ingredient. People begin signing petitions, and soon there is a major movement to convince the government to outlaw the ingredient. c. agenda setter

Question 18 Two presidential candidates give speeches in a city on the same day. One local newspaper features a photo of only the Republican candidate with the front page story. The other local paper runs a photo of only the Democratic candidate. This is an example of the media being_________________ a. bias b. business c. agenda setter d. gatekeeper

Answer 18 Two presidential candidates give speeches in a city on the same day. One local newspaper features a photo of only the Republican candidate with the front page story. The other local paper runs a photo of only the Democratic candidate. This is an example of the media being _________________ a. bias

Question 19 A politician accepts expensive gifts from a campaign supporter. Two television networks run hour-long exposés about the politician’s bad behavior. The politician returns the gifts and resigns from office. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ a. watchdog b. bias c. business d. gatekeeper

Question 19 A politician accepts expensive gifts from a campaign supporter. Two television networks run hour-long exposés about the politician’s bad behavior. The politician returns the gifts and resigns from office. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ a. watchdog

Question 20 Two hundred people rally in the street to protest a city’s decision to cut bus transportation. Instead of covering that event, the evening news runs a story about the mayor’s plan to build a new park. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ a. watchdog b. gatekeeper c. business d. agenda setter

Question 20 Two hundred people rally in the street to protest a city’s decision to cut bus transportation. Instead of covering that event, the evening news runs a story about the mayor’s plan to build a new park. This is an example of the media working as a _________________ b. gatekeeper

a. National Rifle Association (NRA) Question 21 This group speaks to lawmakers to urge Congress to pass laws that help doctors and patients. a. National Rifle Association (NRA) b. American Medical Association (AMA) c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

b. American Medical Association (AMA) Answer 21 This group speaks to lawmakers to urge Congress to pass laws that help doctors and patients. b. American Medical Association (AMA)

Question 22 a. National Rifle Association (NRA) This group is for people that are over the age of 50. It works to encourage lawmakers to vote for laws which will help elderly people. a. National Rifle Association (NRA) b. American Medical Association (AMA) c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

d. American Association of Retired People (AARP) Answer 22 This group is for people that are over the age of 50. It works to encourage lawmakers to vote for laws which will help elderly people. d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

a. National Rifle Association (NRA) Question 23 This organization is interested in protecting the rights guaranteed under the second Amendment, the right to bear arms. a. National Rifle Association (NRA) b. American Medical Association (AMA) c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

a. National Rifle Association (NRA) Answer 23 This organization is interested in protecting the rights guaranteed under the second Amendment, the right to bear arms. a. National Rifle Association (NRA)

Question 24 a. National Rifle Association (NRA) This organization was developed to help aid African Americans and other minorities minorities get the freedoms they are guaranteed as a U.S. citizen under the U.S. Constitution. a. National Rifle Association (NRA) b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Question 24 This organization was developed to help aid African Americans and other minorities minorities get the freedoms they are guaranteed as a U.S. citizen under the U.S. Constitution. b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Question 25 a. National Rifle Association (NRA) This group defends and protects individual liberties and rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the constitution and the laws of the United States. a. National Rifle Association (NRA) b. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d. American Association of Retired People (AARP)

c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU Question 25 This group defends and protects individual liberties and rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the constitution and the laws of the United States. c. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU

Question 26 The number of electoral votes a candidate needs to earn in order to win the presidential election. A. 100 B. 270 C. 435 D. 538

Answer 26 The number of electoral votes a candidate needs to earn in order to win the presidential election. B. 270

Question 27 Number of electoral votes for the state of Florida has.

Answer 27 Number of electoral votes for the state of Florida has.

Question 28 This group “officially” elects the president. A. state legislators B. U.S. Senate C. U.S. House of Representatives D. Electoral college

Answer 28 This group “officially” elects the president. D. Electoral college

Question 29 This total number of electoral votes includes the number of members in the House of Representatives, the Senate and three votes for Washington D.C. .  A. 100 B. 270 C. 435 D. 538

Answer 29 This total number of electoral votes includes the number of members in the House of Representatives, the Senate and three votes for Washington D.C. .  D. 538

Question 30 This state is often referred to as a “swing state” because it is difficult to determine how it will vote in a presidential election. A. California B. Texas C. Ohio D. Massachusetts

Question 30 This state is often referred to as a “swing state” because it is difficult to determine how it will vote in a presidential election. C. Ohio

Question 31 The total number of actual individual votes counted in all the states for the President A. rallying votes B. sovereign votes C. electoral votes D. popular votes

Question 31 The total number of actual individual votes counted in all the states for the President D. popular votes

Question 32 Order a new school bus to help with school transportation is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy

Question 33 Starting a neighborhood crime watch group is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy

Question 34 Police set up a gang task force to help bring an end to gangs in a community is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy

Question 35 Pick up trash on side of the road is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy

Question 36 Organize a fundraiser to help feed and shelter homeless people is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy

Question 37 Build a new court house is an example of : Citizens in action Public policy