Evaluating Different Media in Social Studies — Unit test Answers
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The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.
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uncover objective ideas.B
examine motive.C
identify the subject.D
determine bias.2
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Which of these best describes an interest group?
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a group formed to support political campaigns financiallyB
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislationC
a group formed to influence government policyD
a group driven by the political interests of the community3
How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?
B
Both strongly opposed slavery.B
Both were formed because of a dispute.B
Both supported a strong central government.B
Both were organized on federal and state levels.4
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PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.P
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.P
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.P
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.5
The poster shows a flu vaccine campaign from the Centers for Disease Control.
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to inform parents that their children need to be vaccinated against the fluB
to encourage people to get vaccinated to protect the more vulnerableC
to encourage men to get the flu vaccine to protect babiesD
to provide detailed evidence about the dangers of contracting the flu6
The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).
b
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.l
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.b
be force to agree with a different agenda.a
acquire additional power to pass a law.7
Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?
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It makes businesses too transparent.I
It favors groups over the individual.I
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.I
It offers advantages to those with money.8
On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.
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political action committees (PACs)B
the presidentC
businessesD
interest groupsE
unionsF
individuals9
What is one way that parties promote their platforms?
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They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.T
They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.T
They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.T
They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.10
Why are ads in support of a political candidate always biased?
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They depict every candidate running for political office.B
They use objective information to support a candidate.C
They contain factual details in support of a candidate.D
They are created to influence the public in a particular way.11
The poster shows part of the CDC’s flu vaccine campaign.
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It implies that people who do not get a flu shot are on the fringes of society.B
It claims that a flu shot is critical to improving one’s well-being.C
It uses a teenager to show how cool the flu shot can be.D
It states that getting a flu shot can protect those who get it and others who are vulnerable.Did you find these answers helpful?
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