Jeopardy Hosted by Mr. Riberdy

MC MC MC MC 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500

The “glittering generalities” technique uses… B. Words that sound good but have little meaning The “glittering generalities” technique uses… Beautiful pictures to sell an idea Words that sound good but have little meaning. The faces of famous people to sway public Opinion. Soothing music and subliminal messages To persuade people. Row 1, Col 1

A. Want the government to provide public Benefits to assist the poor Democrats…… Want the government to provide public Benefits to assist the poor Want less government activity Believe that public benefits should be Provided by the private sector. D. Are typically backed by small farmers And the business community. 1,2

Which of the following is not a function of D. Nominating Supreme Court justices Which of the following is not a function of A political party? Recruiting and nominating candidates. Educating the public about campaign Issues. Monitoring the actions of office holders. Nominating Supreme Court justices 1,3

Which of the following is a voting requirement B. US citizen and a resident of VA Which of the following is a voting requirement In Virginia? 21 years of age US citizen and a resident of VA Passage of a DMV test Pass a literacy test 1,4

To be elected, a presidential candidate must C. Receive 270 electoral vote To be elected, a presidential candidate must Win both the popular vote and the electoral vote. Win the popular vote Receive 270 electoral vote Win the popular vote in the state of Florida 2,1

How does the media influence policy makers? D. By drawing attention to a particular Issue and arousing public concern How does the media influence policy makers? By broadcasting the state of the union address By criticizing the news coverage of other media Sources By organizing debates among leading entertainers By drawing attention to a particular Issue and arousing public concern. 2,2

2,3 Which of the following actions is least likely to be C. Recruiting candidates for political office. Which of the following actions is least likely to be Taken by a interest group? Making campaign contributions to a candidate Sympathetic to their cause. Testifying before congressional committees In order to publicize their cause. Recruiting candidates for political office. Lobbying government officials. 2,3

2,4 An organization made up of people who share Political parties An organization made up of people who share similar ideas of how the government should be run are? Interest groups Political parties Political action committees Candidates 2,4

The Majority of Americans are.. Moderate The Majority of Americans are.. Moderate Conservative Liberal Reactionary 3,1

The president is chosen by the House of B. No candidate wins the majority in the Electoral college The president is chosen by the House of Representatives if….. Different candidates win the popular Vote and the electoral vote. No candidate wins the majority in the Electoral college The candidate with the most votes is already A member of congress. D. There is widespread electoral fraud 3,2

What type of election has the D. Presidential What type of election has the highest turnout rate? Mayoral Gubernatorial Congressional Presidential 3,3

3,4 Which of the following is not a similarity C. Appeal to the political center Which of the following is not a similarity Of Republicans and Democrats? Organize to win elections Party platforms Appeal to the political center Influence public opinion 3,4

Political parties…. 4,1 Organize to win elections B. Influence public opinion Political parties…. Organize to win elections Influence public opinion Appeal to the political center to win Majority support D. All of the above 4,1

The candidate needs ____________ to win the A. 270 electoral votes The candidate needs ____________ to win the Presidency. 270 electoral votes The majority of the public vote A majority vote in the House of Rep. All of the above 4,2

Believe Propaganda Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when evaluating campaign ads? Believe propaganda Evaluate sources of information Separate fact and opinion Detect bias 4,3

4,4 The most important function of a political party A. Help candidates win elections The most important function of a political party Help candidates win elections Monitor the actions of office holders Set party goals Help citizens 4,4

Third parties…… 5,1 Are not found in American politics. B. Typically revolve around a political personality Third parties…… Are not found in American politics. Typically revolve around a political personality Receive a lot of attention from the media All of the above 5,1

Which of the following factors is least likely to C. Level of Education Which of the following factors is least likely to Affect voter turnout? Age Income Level of education race 5,2

Techniques used to influence opinion are called? propaganda Techniques used to influence opinion are called? Editorials Propaganda Commentaries Ads 5,3

Techniques used to influence opinion are called.. B. Propaganda Techniques used to influence opinion are called.. Editorial Propaganda Commentaries ads 5,4