The Media and Politics — Unit test Answers

Look at the bar graph, which shows voter turnout in 2016 and 2020.

What do naturalized US citizens swear to do for their new country? Choose three correct answers.They will bear arms during peacetime.They will serve in the military when required.They will support and defend the US Constitution.They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.

In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by

A bar chart shows election years on the x axis and percentage of voters on the y axis. 2006, 40; 2008, 61; 2010, 40; 2012, 59.

Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

Look at the information in this bar graph.

Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

What is a PAC?

In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes

In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

In a political campaign, the person with the responsibility of contacting the media and creating printed materials is the

Why has social media affected political campaigns?

Laws are passed to regulate the funding of political campaigns in an effort to ensure that

Look at the bar graph.

What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?

A person is born a US citizen if he or she has parents who

The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

While state law governs many aspects of the election process, the federal government is responsible for