Influencing Gov.
Qualifications of Office
The Presidential Election
Propaganda
Public Policy
100
What are the three groups that monitor and influence the government?
-Individuals
-Interest Groups
-The Media
100
What public office has a Constitutional Requirement stating you must be a natural born U.S. citizen?
The President of the United States
100
The popular vote decides all other elections except the presidential election. What is used to determine the presidential election?
The Electoral College
100
What propaganda technique uses images or pictures that represent more than what is shown
Symbolism
100
What is one thing an individual can do without much effort that allows them to choose their representatives and contribute their opinion to our government?
Voting
200
Which group could impact a public policy vote directly by petitioning the government in a letter writing campaign ?
Individuals
200
What is a Constitutional requirement to run for all public offices?
Be a U.S. Citizen
200
Prior to the general election political parties determine their representatives through what kind of election?
Primary Election
200
Which of the following statement is propaganda?
A: Vote for Sam to be your President. He spent 25 years serving in the navy as an admiral and has spent nearly half his life in service to our country.
B: Vote for Sam to be your President. Without a strong leader like Sam the country will be taken over by foreign invaders, and we will all be subject to communism
Statement B
200
What is the 1st step in solving a public policy issue?
Define the Problem
300
What does an interest group form to influence public policy by donating money to a candidate's campaign?
Political Action Committees (P.A.C.)
300
What elected office can an individual hold at the age of 18?
Mayor
300
This process was created to be a compromise in the debate over how the president should be chosen?
The Electoral College
300
Propaganda technique that present one sided information in an attempt to influence your opinion
Bias
300
What level of government (local, state, federal) would a citizen contact in the following situations:
-The Trash has not been picked up in a week
-The road in front of your house has a pothole
Local
400
What do interest groups attempt to influence?
Public Policy
400
Where must a candidate live in order to serve as Senator of Florida?
Florida (the state they represent)
400
What is the popular vote?
The total number of people who vote for you in an election (does not determine the presidency)
400
This image is an example of what propaganda technique?
Symbolism
400
A landfill in St. Lucie county is polluting the Okeechobee River. What level of government would other cities go to for help to stop the pollution? (Local, State, Federal)
State
500
What role does the media do to ensure the government does not take actions it is not allowed to take or waste money?
Watchdog
500
How long must a candidate be a resident of the state of Florida in order to be Governor?
7 Years
500
How does the 12th amendment prevent ties in the electoral college?
Electors have to cast separate votes for President and Vice President
500
What impact does Bias media have on the public?
The public may begin to question the information
500
What step is missing:
Define the problem --> Gather Evidence -->Identify the Causes -->??? -->choose a solution
Brainstorm/Research Solutions