The Media
In 1898, newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst stated to a reporter, “You furnish the pictures; I’ll furnish the war.” This quotation illustrates the
control of the government over the content of newspapers
ability of wealthy people to finance military initiatives
influential role of the press in affecting public opinion
desire of the press to adopt self-imposed limits on reporting
influential role of the press in affecting public opinion
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Gerrymandering and redistricting during elections?
The goal of redistricting is to ensure equal representation based on population changes, while gerrymandering can dilute the voting power of certain groups.
Gerrymandering is a type of redistricting.
Redistricting occurs every 20 years after the census.
Redistricting is a standard and necessary process to reflect population shifts while gerrymandering undermines democratic principles.
Redistricting occurs every 20 years after the census.
The purpose of political party primary elections is to
assure that black citizens are guaranteed their civil rights
ensure that Presidents of the United States stay within their constitutional powers
prevent the Federal Government from taking power away from the states
give citizens more direct control over the selection of candidates
give citizens more direct control over the selection of candidates
A primary reason for the passage of the 14th amendment in 1868 was to
prohibit the secession of states
uphold the legality of the Black Codes
continue the presidential plan for Reconstruction
guarantee citizenship rights to the newly freed slaves
guarantee citizenship rights to the newly freed slaves
Which is a current limitation to being an eligible voter?
wealth
age
ethnicity
education
age
The mass media is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of the government because it
endorses all governmental policies
influences public opinion
is a powerful federal agency
is paid for with federal taxes
influences public opinion
The major role of political parties in the United States is to
protect the American public from corrupt public officials
insure that free and honest elections are held
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President
nominate candidates for public office and conduct campaigns
A United States Presidential candidate can receive a majority of the popular vote but fail to be elected. This fact could be used to justify the
establishment of one nationwide primary election
formation of a coalition system of government
abolition of the two-term limitation on the Presidency
abolition of the electoral college system
abolition of the electoral college system
Which protection guaranteed by the first amendment to the United States Constitution was influenced by the trial of John Peter Zenger (1735)?
freedom of the press
freedom of religion
right to assemble
right to petition
freedom of the press
Which of the following is NOT an example of a civic duty for citizens living in the US?
Obeying the laws
Staying informed of the issues affecting your community
Males 18 and older registered for selective service
An individual's right to private property
An individual's right to private property
Name a role that the MEDIA plays.
- 4th estate
- Watchdog
- Investigation
Name a political party that has shaped the two-party system.
● Democrat- Republican Party
● Federalist Party
● Whig Party
● Democrat Party
● Republican Party
It is said that the citizens of the United States elect the president. In reality, what body casts the official vote?
the Supreme Court
the Congress
the Electoral College
the Republican and Democratic Parties
the Electoral College
Which of the following is NOT true about voting before the 15th Amendment was passed?
Women could vote.
No one under the age of 21 could vote.
Men had to own a certain amount of land to vote.
Members of Parliament believed they “virtually represented” anyone who couldn’t vote for them.
women could vote
True or False. While responsibilities are things people do to be good citizens, their civic duties ensure that the democratic values written into a nation’s constitution are upheld
True
An example of this rule is that each candidate should get an equal amount of time to speak.
The Equal Time Rule
Which is NOT a characteristic of the two-party system?
A. Plenty of choice in parties
B. Power passes back and forth
C. Absence of proportional representation
D. Prevents fringe parties gaining power
A. Plenty of choice in parties
In 1998, California had forty-five representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives while Louisiana had seven. What accounts for the difference in these numbers?
area of the states
population of the states
numbers of counties or parishes in the states
wealth of the states
population of the states
Which was the first state to give women the right to vote?
Florida
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Wyoming
Name a civic duty.
Citizen duties
● Obeying the law
● Paying taxes
● Serving on a jury when summoned
● Registering with the Selective Service
Name an example of a responsibility the media has to the public.
- Keep public informed
- Report fact-based, unbiased information
- Keep executive branch officials attuned to the public's major concerns
- Enables government officials to convey messages to the general public
A party platform is a set of principles, goals, and strategies designed to address pressing political issues. Declarations that speak to each specific issue is called a __________.
political plank
This is held in the summer of a presidential election year. Presidential and vice presidential candidates are selected and a party platform is announced.
General election
National convention
Mid term election
Political party
National convention
The Amendments weren’t enforced. States and counties created voting laws and qualifications that were impossible. All of the following except _______ was put in place to suppress the non-white vote?
Literacy tests
Poll taxes
Grandfather clause
Transportation to voting polls
Transportation to voting polls
Name civic privilege.
Citizen privileges
● Voting
● Individual rights
● Private property