AnswersOC27 US GOVT-2106310-Sem-MeadowsEvaluating Political Communication

Unit 3B Test Answers

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entertainment
B
watchdog
C
gatekeeper
D
agenda setter
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Which element of a political advertisement most helps voters determine its reliability?

A
the size of the advertisement
B
the personal beliefs of voters
C
the visual appeal of the advertisement
D
the paid-for-by disclaimer
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glittering generalities and fearmongering
B
bandwagon and glittering generalities
C
fearmongering and plain folk
D
plain folk and bandwagon
Option D
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Which type of propaganda seeks to make someone seem more relatable?

A
straw-man fallacy
B
bandwagon
C
glittering generalities
D
plain folk
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Who was the first President?

A
John Adams
B
George Washington
C
Abraham Lincoln
D
Thomas Jefferson
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Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

A
pass a written test about the Constitution.
B
register with their states to vote.
C
prove that they own property.
D
demonstrate the ability to speak proper English.
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One thousand people rally outside city hall to protest a city’s decision to build office buildings next to the city’s only park. Which of the following is the best example of the media acting as gatekeeper?

A
Instead of covering that event, the evening news runs a story about the mayor’s plan to plant more trees around town.
B
The media attends, takes lots of pictures, and encourages people to sign a petition against the new construction.
C
A reporter decides to investigate the mayor and see if she stands to profit in some way from the new office buildings.
D
A local news station reveals that the company building the new apartments has previously been in trouble for safety violations.
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What is the primary goal of political parties in televised presidential debates?

A
to prove which party is best
B
to present potential candidates
C
to establish bipartisan agreements
D
to explain party platforms to voters
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A graph titled Funding for House Elections 2011 to 2012 shows parties on the horizontal axis and dollars (hundreds of millions) on the vertical axis. Approximately 610 of Republican funding was total raised, 200 was P A C funding, and 350 was individual funding. Approximately 490 of Democratic funding was total raised, 165 was P A C funding, and 290 was individual funding.

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Both parties are dependent on raising huge sums of money to fund their House campaigns.
B
PAC spending is not a significant factor when it comes to raising money for House campaigns.
C
The Democrats will always raise more money for House campaigns from individuals than the Republicans will.
D
Campaign funding laws have reduced the amount of money needed to fund House campaigns.
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What is the title of the national anthem?

A
"My Country 'Tis of Thee"
B
"America the Beautiful"
C
"Stars and Stripes Forever"
D
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

A
Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election.
B
Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.
C
Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations.
D
Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role of money.
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the Presidentthe Senatethe House of Representatives

A
the President
B
the Senate
C
the House of Representatives
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Why must lobbyists register with the government and report their activities annually?

A
to provide transparency on how lobbyists and government officials interact
B
to ensure that corrupt practices can be tracked and taxed appropriately
C
to make sure that government employees are in the right buildings during working hours
D
to track which lobbyists are the most successful at influencing changes in policy
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Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?

A
It reduces competition between opposing lobbyists.
B
It enables multiple issues to be addressed at once.
C
It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.
D
It increases the number of supporting votes for pending legislation.
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What is a PAC?

A
a committee that provides support for a candidate
B
another name for a general election
C
an election held to choose candidates for office
D
a public meeting to choose candidates for office
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Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?

A
Franklin Roosevelt
B
Herbert Hoover
C
Harry S. Truman
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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plain folk
B
glittering generality
C
bandwagon
D
logical fallacy
Option D
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States with same-day registration: 2008, 71 percent; 2012, 71 percent. States without same-day registration: 2008, 62 percent; 2012, 59 percent.

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More states offered same-day registration than states that did not.
B
States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration.
C
More voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012, no matter what their state’s registration policy.
D
Voter turnout was much the same in states with and without same-day registration.

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