Citizenship
Law of Soil and Law of Blood are both ways of being a natural-born citizen, meaning a person's citizenship was obtained at _______.
What is birth?
Political office qualifications in the United States frequently include citizenship, residency, and _______ requirements.
What is age?
The table below describes four interest groups.
Interest Group 1 Supporters of the interests of workers
Interest Group 2 Activists who protect wildlife and struggle to reduce pollution
Interest Group 3 Defenders of the Second Amendment who protect the right to own guns
Interest Group 4 Advocates of greater equality for women through education and advocacy
Which group on the table would be most likely to support a ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico?
What is Interest Group 2?
Which option represents symbolism?
A political poster with a photograph of the president
A political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice
A television advertisement favoring a political candidate
A television advertisement urging citizens to vote
What is, "A political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice?"
What does being a well-informed citizen mean?
believing what you hear in the mass media.
having a lot of information.
thinking critically about information.
voting in every election.
What is thinking critically about information?
The following are requirements for a person to become a naturalized citizen: lawful entry into the United States, living in it for ____ ______, and passing a citizenship test.
What is 5 years?
Joseph Green is a local businessman. He has lived in the community all his life. He served two terms as a city council member. Now, he is running for governor.
Which publicly available information would be most useful in helping voters know Green's stand on issues of concern to voters: his campaign advertisements, his professional reputation, his party preference, or his city council voting record?
What is his voting record?
Sarah felt very strongly about an issue in the news. She wrote to her representative in Congress and expressed her feelings on the issue. Then she wrote a short editorial for the local newspaper and sent it off.
Which statement describes Sarah's activities?
She was forming her own political party.
She was starting her own special interest group.
She was influencing government as an individual.
She was acting as a lobbyist.
What is influencing government as an individual?
What financial/investment tool has the government encourage citizens to buy in wartime? (Hint: Think about a loan given to the government.)
What are bonds?
Below are views for and against a town ban on motorcycle traffic.
1: Motorcycles are extremely dangerous and noisy. People can drive much more safely in cars. Motorcycles zoom in and out of traffic and may even lead automobile drivers to cause an accident. Motorcycles are dangerous, noisy, and totally unnecessary. They should be banned.
2: Motorcyclists are individuals with rights just like everyone else. So long as they respect others' rights, motorcyclists are entitled to enjoy the sport of motorcycling. We have no more reason to stop motorcyclists than any other sport. Skiing and sky-diving may be dangerous, but we permit those. Automobile drivers cause more accidents than motorcyclists. Should we ban automobiles?
Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?
Motorcyclists generally fail to respect other people.
There are multiple perspectives on public issues.
Motorcycles are safer than most other forms of transportation.
Most people enjoy riding motorcycles.
What is, "there are multiple perspectives on public issues?"
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to impact state government?
Conducting a service project
Joining an interest group
Testifying before Congress
Voting for governor
What is voting for governor?
The fliers below were distributed by two candidates running for the Florida Senate.
Elect Mary Lamb as State Senator
Elect Tom Jones as State Senator
Based on the information on the fliers, why might Mary Lamb be considered more qualified than Tom Jones to be elected as State Senator?
What is, "she has more experience in government/public office?"
What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?
Interest groups have platforms addressing all issues of public concerns.
Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues.
Interest groups have more members than political parties.
Interest groups are organized to elect their candidates to political office.
What is, "
Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues?"
A multi-year survey indicates Americans get their news from 5 sources, but 5% get news from magazines, 15% from radio, 40% from TV, 30% from the internet, and 10% from newspapers.
Where should a candidate spend the most campaign funds for advertising?
What is TV?
Review the statements below.
Speaker 1: The Affordable Care Act creates too much government interference in our lives. We can handle our health insurance needs on our own.
Speaker 2:We are the only major industrial nation that lacks national health care. This legislation can help to solve the problem by giving all Americans health care coverage.
Which individual is most likely to share the perspective of the second speaker?
a Tea Party member concerned about government expenditures
a foreign visitor who has private health insurance in her home country
a business owner with a small independent business
a factory worker without health insurance
What is, "a factory worker without health insurance?"
The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history.
Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Announces 2016 Presidential Bid
What does the headline suggest about how the actions of citizens have changed American society?
Support for equal rights has increased opportunities for citizens to participate in government.
The appointment of Cabinet secretaries has increased opportunities for citizens to participate in government.
Support for states’ rights has increased opportunities for citizens to participate in government.
The appointment of U.S. Senators has increased opportunities for citizens to participate in government.
What is "support for equal rights has increased opportunities for citizens to participate in government?"
The passage below is from a political party platform.
"We believe we are stronger when we have an economy that works for everyone -- an economy that grows incomes for working people creates good-paying jobs, and puts a middle-class life within reach for more Americans.... [We] believe that in American if you want a higher education, you should always be able to get one; money should never stand in the way.... [We] believe that healthcare is a right, not a privilege...."
Which major political party's views are represented in this platform?
What is the Democratic Party?
What is one way that interest groups attempt to influence public policy?
impeaching their opponents in the legislature
sponsoring news programs on major television networks
giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise
bribing legislators to support their proposals
What is, "giving legislators the benefit of their subject-area expertise?"
The sign shown below was posted all over the town of Mayberry.
Vote for Joe Everyman
for City Commissioner.
He is the only candidate
who truly cares about
your future!
Which method does this political communication have in common with propaganda?
using symbolism
appealing to readers' fears
name-calling of opponents
presenting an opinion as a fact
What is, "presenting an opinion as a fact?"
In the 1950s and 1960s, one of the most important public issues facing Americans was the policy of racial segregation in Southern states. Civil rights groups conducted sit-ins, marches, boycotts, and acts of civil disobedience.
What was their perspective on this issue?
They believed it was time to move all African Americans to the North.
They felt it would be better to be patient and accept segregation in the South.
They felt it was necessary to take peaceful action against segregation.
They believed Southern supporters of segregation should be threatened if with acts of violence.
What is, "They felt it was necessary to take peaceful action against segregation?"
The sign below was placed in public view by members of the United Way.
GET CONNECTED!
Powered by Orange County, Florida United Way Volunteers
Commit to help by:
Which statement best describes the impact of such activities by private citizens?
They often lead to friction between volunteer groups.
They increase government involvement in people's lives.
They can make a positive difference in the lives of those they help.
They enable volunteers to earn more money.
What is "They can make a positive difference in the lives of those they help?"
Why does the Libertarian Party oppose having uniform national educational requirements?
What is, "They view such standards as unnecessary federal interference in education?"
The statements below are taken from a government document.
Executive Order 13490 -- Ethics Commitments
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America..., it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Ethics Pledge. Every appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after January 20, 2009, shall sign...and...pledge...
As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations...
I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee.
Source: The White House
According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on the government?
What is influenced/impacted law and/or policy making?
The statement below was made by President George W. Bush at the start of the 2004 Presidential election campaign against Democratic candidate Senator John Kerry.
"It's a choice between keeping the tax relief that is moving the economy forward or putting the burden of higher taxes back on the American people...It's a choice between an America that leads the world with strength and confidence, or an America that is uncertain in the face of danger."
How was this political communication intended to win public support for President Bush?
by using political symbolism
by pointing to specific issues
by labeling his opponent as uncertain
by providing detailed evidence of his achievements
What is, "by labeling his opponent as uncertain?"
Below are views about the minimum wage.
1. Small business owners will not be able to make a profit if minimum wages are increased. We cannot afford to increase the minimum wage.
2. An employee who works 40 hours a week and is paid minimum wage is still living below the poverty line. We must increase the minimum wage.
Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
A group of teachers
A group of labor union members
A group of women voters
A group of environmentalists
What is, "A group of labor union members?"