EOC Review Goal 4

Objective 4.01 What were the first two major political parties? Progressive and Democratic Whig and Democratic Federalist and Democratic-Republican Democrat and Republican

What is one of the main purposes of political parties? To cast electoral votes To set the age for voting To administer literacy tests To nominate candidates for office

Which statement about a party platform is correct? It is a place where political candidates make speeches It is a series of statements that outlines views on issues It is determined by means of a primary election It is held after the nominating convention

Objective 4.02 You have just turned 18 years old. What is the first thing you will have to do before you can vote? Join a political party Graduate from high school Register to vote Pass a test about voting

Which do voters choose in a general election? Their political party’s candidates Their public officials Their political party Their precinct

How many electoral votes must a candidate win to become president? 26 100 270 485

What is the name for an election where people vote for a law proposed by their state legislature? Open primary Closed primary Referendum Initiative

Objective 4.03 Which is a responsibility, as opposed to a duty, of good citizenship? Paying taxes Voting Obeying laws Attending school

In a speech a government official tries to increase support for a budget proposal by making an emotional appeal to liberty and equality. Which propaganda technique is being used? Card stacking Glittering generalities Name calling Bandwagon

Which responsibility of citizenship MOST helps a person detect card stacking? Voting Staying well informed Expressing one’s opinions Running for political office

What is the difference between the responsibilities and duties of citizenship? They are the same thing Responsibilities are required by law Duties are listed in the Bill of Rights Duties are required by law

“Everybody’s doing it” is the new slogan for a campaign encouraging people to vote. What propaganda technique is being used? Name calling Bandwagon Plain-folks appeal Glittering generalities

Objective 4.04 Which statement BEST describes interest groups? They can pass laws They have the combined power of many individuals They are formed to conduct public-opinion polls They must be consulted by public officials

What is the name of the process used to remove public officials from office? Referendum Recall Initiative Constituent

What is the most direct way to use the mass media to promote political change? By purchasing an advertisement By writing letters to a politician By staging a political demonstration By voting

An interest group creates an organization to collect and give voluntary contribution of money to politicians who support its cause. What is the organization called? Steering committee Political Action Committee Lobbyist Mediation program

What is the first step in the initiative process? Staging a demonstration at a city hall Signing a petition Calling representatives Voting to approve it

Objective 4.05 What is the purpose of civil disobedience? Following the law Lobbying public officials Getting rid of bad laws Getting elected to public office

CRIME ? ARREST Which statement BEST completes this chain of events? Trial Investigation Charge Sentence

Civil laws are MAINLY used for what purpose? Stopping violence Settling private disputes Regulating propaganda Monitoring election results

What happens next after a person is indicted for a crime? The person is tried for a crime The person serves time in jail The person is sentenced The person is investigated by the police

What must a police officer have before arresting a person? Arrest warrant Probable cause Arraignment Indictment

Which statement is true about prosecutors in a criminal trial? They cannot take part in jury selection They represent the government’s side in the case They must be cross-examined by the defense They must not examine the defendant

What is another term for capital punishment? Parole Death penalty Life sentence Imprisonment

Objective 4.06 An unpaid citizens’ group meets twice yearly to clean up a city park. What is this an example of? Local government Volunteer work A pressure group A compulsory activity

What is the reward for performing volunteer work? Knowledge that you have performed a valuable service Financial gain Certification to run for public office Credit at local businesses

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act requires which of the following? That half of businesses are fun by people who are disabled The buildings are made accessible to people who are disabled That governments research ways to help people who are disabled That governments provide housing for all people who are disabled

What is a common result of volunteerism for a community? An improved quality of life Federal tax exemptions Increased risk of social conflict Fewer unsolved crimes

Objective 4.07 One possible cost of joining the military is which of the following? Gaining many citizens’ respect Learning specialized skills Being sent into combat Making new friends

Which duty or responsibility MOST DIRECTLY benefits the justice system? Paying taxes Doing volunteer work Voting Serving on a jury

What is one benefit of running for public office? Spending time raising money Having an impact on government decisions Getting to travel the U.S. Increasing the chance of being called for jury service

Which statement BEST explains low levels of voter turnout in elections? Voting is expensive Registering to vote is difficult and time consuming Public opinion polls suggest most Americans do not have opinions on political issues Many people believe voting does not make a difference

What is the term for required military service? Ration Bail Suffrage Draft

Objective 4.08 Which is the BEST example of civic participation? Attending a political debate Planting new trees in a city park Reading a voter’s election guide Writing a letter to the editor

What does PAC stand for? People Against Corruption Presidential Action Committee Political Action Committee Politicians, Americans, and Citizens

What did the suffrage movement MOST DIRECTLY accomplish for women? It gained women the right to vote in elections It ended discrimination against women It allowed women to run for state office It led to new career opportunities for women

Voting plays an especially important role in which type of government? Democratic republic Dictatorship Monarchy Aristocracy

Members of a group of students discuss their opposition to cigarette advertisements with a public official. Which term BEST describes this type of civic participation? Voting Lobbying Petition Referendum

Objective 4.09 What is the simplest way to resolve a conflict? Negotiate a compromise File a claim in small claims court Hire an attorney Participate in arbitration

A peer-mediation program would MOST LIKELY involve which of the following? Students Athletes and team owners Judges and lawyers A husband and wife

Small-claims courts are best for resolving which type of conflict? One involving two countries One involving a small amount of money One involving thousands of people nationwide One involving students

Why is it often best to avoid filing civil lawsuits? They are expensive The judge’s decision cannot be appealed They always require lawyers They cannot solve disputes involving money

What would a mediator MOST LIKELY do first to help resolve a conflict? Gather information from the parties to understand their points of view Make sure both parties are fair and unbiased Help the parties find lawyers Instruct the parties to negotiate a fair settlement