Mass Media
T/F: mass media provides the citizens with a way to check the government
true
What is an example of a "liberal" party
Democrats
What does BCRA stand for?
Bipartisan Campaign Act of 2002
What is a civic duty?
a citizen's required responsibility
What is a civic responsibility?
a citizens responsibility to be informed or to participate in civic life; these are not required but a way a citizen participates in being a citizen
What are FOUR forms of Mass Media?
newspaper, radio, tv, mailers, etc.
What is an example of a "conservtive" party?
republicans
What is a PAC? How much money can they spend on campaigning?
Political Action Committee; up to $5000
What happens if you do not pay your taxes?
you could go to prison
How old do you have to be to vote
18
How does mass media affect you?
media affects our opinions and outlook on the things that go on around us
What is the primary gal of political parties?
to get their candidate elected to public office.
What is a Super PAC? How much can they spend on campaign funding?
Super Political Action Committee; unlimited sums of money
What is jury duty?
When people are called to be part of a "jury of their peers" and to decide on the innocence or guilt of someone in a case
in response to the cold war in the 50s
decide which topics to cover and the extent of coverage
What is something odd about presidential elections that has only happened five times because of the electoral college?
popular vote did not win
What is hard money?
money raised for electing candidates
What is the selective service?
When males in the US turn 18, they must sign up for the selective service. This would allow the US to "draft" males if there are not enough volunteers for the military
List at least three ways you can volunteer in your community
picking up trash, helping kids teams, serving at a soup kitchen, putting hygiene bags together for the less fortunate, working at a local animal shelter, read to small kids, etc.
Who are you pledging allegiance to when you say the pledge?
to the American flag
Who is Francis Bellamy?
The person who wrote the pledge of allegiance
Describe what happened in the BCRA of 2002
politicians from two typically opposite parties agreed that soft money spending needed to be limited for campaign advertising
What is the difference between a civic duty and a civic responsibility?
a civic duty is required and a responsibility is how you be a citizen
How can people participate in Civic Responsibilities?
Staying informed, voting, volunteering in their community