Mass Media — Unit test Answers

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Thomas Jefferson founded the __________ party, which later evolved into the Democratic Party.

A
Moderate Conservative
B
Republican Democratic
C
Democratic Republican
D
Conservative Independent
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Organizations that advance a particular cause or belief are called __________.

A
interest groups
B
political action committees
C
political parties
D
advocacy groups
3

Which of the following phrases BEST defines the word precinct?

A
a voting district that makes up a small piece of a county or city
B
an election to choose a party nominee
C
a target group reached by a political party
D
a committee that monitors campaign contributions
4

When voters elect a president, they are choosing a president who may appoint new __________.

A
senators
B
members of Congress
C
governors
D
Supreme Court justices
5

All of the following are duties of the Federal Election Commission EXCEPT:

A
disclosing finance information
B
overseeing public contributions
C
limiting soft money contributions
D
enforcing restrictions laws on contributions
6

Which of the following statements is NOT a reason why citizens should use their right to vote?

A
Voting allows citizens to express their opinions.
B
Citizens are required to vote by law.
C
Citizens can influence public services and policies by voting.
D
When voting, citizens help hold public officials responsible.
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All of the following would likely be considered to be part of the media EXCEPT:

A
an Internet newspaper article
B
a television news program
C
a classroom lecture delivered by a teacher
D
a documentary film
9

Propaganda is primarily used by governments to __________.

A
persuade its own people to have a certain opinion on an issue or behave in a certain way
B
make sure all people understand their rights
C
convince other countries to support its position on certain issues
D
influence citizens to vote for a certain candidate during an election
10

The chart above shows the results of a public opinion poll taken near the end of Mayor Thomas’ term in office. Based on the results of this poll, which of the following is most likely to be TRUE?

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A
Due to a low approval rating, it is unlikely that Mayor Thomas will be reelected.
B
Due to a high approval rating, it is likely that Mayor Thomas will be reelected.
C
Because so much of the public is still undecided about Mayor Thomas’ performance, it is difficult to know her chances of being reelected.
D
Mayor Thomas will not run for reelection.
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All of the following are positive effects of interest groups EXCEPT:

A
hyperpluralism
B
bringing awareness to issues of public importance
C
protecting democratic freedoms
D
promoting causes important to the well-being of American citizens
12

The Democratic party would likely support all of the following efforts EXCEPT:

A
reform and support of public education
B
less government oversight of the free market
C
taxes to fund community programs
D
social work to alleviate poverty and homelessness
15

In at least four sentences, compare and contrast legal aliens and illegal aliens.

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