18 yrs old, citizen and live in the state you vote
100
What time era was the civil rights protests during?
1960-1980's
100
Why is talk radio biased?
because anyone can speak their opinion
100
What % of the governments $$$$ comes from taxes?
90%
200
Name 2 factors why you vote a certain way?
Personal Background of voter
Degree of voter loyalty to one of the political parties
Issues of the campaign
Voters’ image of the candidates
Propaganda
200
What is a precinct?
a a specific place citizens are assigned to vote
200
What did Plessy v. Fergusion establish?
separate but Equal
200
How does media get funded? $$$$$$$$$
advertisements
200
When you get money loaned to you, you must pay that money back PLUS what?
interest
300
What does the profile of a voter look like?
educated , middle class, middle aged
300
Name one way we can physically vote?
mechanical machines , paper or electronic
300
What does discrimination mean?
to hold prejudice based on race, religion, gender etc.
300
What is the difference between a press release and press conference?
press conference has media questions
300
What is the difference between a graduated income tax compared to a flat income tax?
graduated= the more you make the more you pay in taxes
400
What is the main goal for propaganda?
to convince people of a certain thing
400
What specific group has traditionally have been unable to vote because of felonies?
AA Men
400
Give an example in which the term separate but equal would have been applied. (locations)
Busses, restaurants, benches, water fountains etc.
400
Who benefits from the relationship of president and media?
Both
400
Who do the banks go to to get loans/$$$?
The FED
500
Give one example of propaganda?
labeling, transfer bandwagon
500
What day do you vote for the president?
1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November
500
What were the "Jim Crow Laws"?
State/local laws that set up racial segregation
500
What does PBS stand for?
public broadcasting station
500
What type of tax is collected when a person dies and gives away their money?