Candidate Evaluation
What factor is most important when determining which candidate is most qualified for an elected position?
Experience
What type of propaganda technique is being utilized in the poster?
Bandwagon
How does voting allow you to have a voice/say in government?
Voting for candidates who share your opinions will help put representatives into office who can put your opinions into action through government policy.
What is the highest court in the United States, and the only court that's created by the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Supreme Court
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?
18 years old
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?
A. A voter concerned about leadership experience
B. A voter concerned about women’s rights
C. A voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accused
D. A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
D. A voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
What type of propaganda technique is being utilized in the poster?
Transfer
What is the first step in the PRESIDENTIAL election process? In other words, what do you have to do first if you want to become president?
Announce your candidacy
What Supreme Court decision guaranted the right against self-incrimination?
Miranda v. Arizona ("You have the right to remain silent.")
An active-duty soldier is charged with insubordination. What type of law is he being accused of breaking?
Military law
The political campaign posters are for two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. According to the information on the posters, what is one reason Petra could be considered more qualified than Aleksi to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
A. Her business experience
B. Her educational experience
C. Her political experience
D. Her lobbyist experience
C. Her political experience
This propaganda poster is from World War I. What is this poster trying to get you to do?
Join the military
What is the major role of third parties in the U.S. political process?
Bringing the public's attention to an issue that has been neglected by the major parties
How many people are typically on a trial jury? (I'm looking for a range.)
6-12 people
What is the purpose of a political party?
To organize people with similar political ideologies/preferences, and get people who share their politics elected
Candidates Stevens and Garner are both running for U.S. Senate. Both paid for advertisements on the local radio. According to their radio advertisements, which candidate is most likely to receive support from a mother of teenage children who is concerned about her children's education?
Candidate Stevens
What is the message of a presidential campaign advertisement that shows a candidate visiting a local diner? (Bonus: What propaganda technique is being used?)
Voters can relate to the candidate because s/he's "just like us." Bonus: Plain folks.
What is the last step in the presidential election process? In other words, how is the president of the United States decided?
The Electoral College
Give an example of a type of speech that is not protected by the First Amendment.
Incitement, defamation, fraud, obscenity, fighting words, or threats
Name the principle that all laws must APPLY to everyone equally--that is, that no one is above the law.
Rule of law
The chart shows four candidates' positions on three issues. Based on the candidates' positions shown in the chart, which candidate would the OIL INDUSTRY's political action committee (PAC) MOST LIKELY support? Why?
Liz, because she supports offshore drilling (good for oil industry) and opposes electric cars (bad for oil industry, as electric energy is a competitor of oil).
How can the media influence GOVERNMENT? (Hint: Think of the major roles of the media.)
By focusing attention on specific issues, and monitoring/holding the government accountable
Where is a political party's presidential candidate officially nominated/chosen?
Nominating convention
Which Supreme Court case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, and what was its major accomplishment?
Brown v. Board of Education; it ended racial segregation in public schools
List two delegated powers, two reserved powers, and one concurrent power.
Delegated (federal): declaring war, maintaining a military, printing money, regulating interstate/foreign trade
Reserved (state): marriage and driver's licenses, public schools, police & fire departments, professional licenses
Concurrent: taxes, roads, making and enforcing laws