Unit 3 Lsn Government Review Quiz

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This quiz assesses your knowledge on Unit 3.

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1.

What is a reason people join third parties?
- A.
  
  Third party candidates usually win elections
- B.
  
  Third parties always raise a large sum of money
- C.
  
  The Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive
- D.
  
  The Democratic and Republican parties do not represent their views
2.

The mass media is sometimes referred to as the “fourth branch of government” because it
- A.
  
  Endorses all governmental policies
- B.
  
  Influences public opinion
- C.
  
  Prevents the government from making policy
- D.
  
  Is paid for with federal taxes
3.

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?
- A.
  
  Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy
- B.
  
  Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws
- C.
  
  Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one
- D.
  
  Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates
4.

Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group?
- A.
  
  A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists
- B.
  
  An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator
- C.
  
  A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings
- D.
  
  The president uses a televised speech to persuade people to support his foreign policy
5.

Which of these best explains why candidates for public office often spend more money on advertising during the last week of a campaign?
- A.
  
  Advertising costs are lower at the end of a campaign
- B.
  
  Advertising may persuade undecided voters to make a choice
- C.
  
  Campaign laws require that all money raised by a candidate be spent
- D.
  
  Campaign laws require that advertising be restricted to the end of the campaign
6.

People were asked: “As the budget is prepared, which programs should receive reduced funding, the same amount of funding, or more funding?” PUBLIC OPINION POLL Program Reduce Stay the Same Increase Mass Transit 35% 35% 30% Arts and Humanities 35% 50% 15% National Defense 20% 35% 45% National Parks 60% 30% 10% According to the results of the poll, which of these would most likely be the government’s response
- A.
  
  Increase military spending
- B.
  
  Set aside more land for national parks
- C.
  
  Provide funding for a subway system
- D.
  
  Increase funding for museums in urban areas
7.

Look at the cartoon below. ^{_{“Campaign Finance Reform? . . .” cartoon by Jimmy Margulies, copyright © by The Record New Jersey. Used by permission.}} According to the cartoon, many politicians are reluctant to reform campaign financing because they
- A.
  
  Benefit personally from campaign finance money
- B.
  
  Believe the public opposes campaign finance reform
- C.
  
  Use campaign money to balance the federal budget
- D.
  
  Believe campaign finance reform would be unconstitutional
8.

Suppose the Maryland Medical Association wants to change state licensing requirements for doctors. What would be the association’s best course of action to bring about this change?
- A.
  
  Hiring a firm to conduct an opinion poll of Maryland residents
- B.
  
  Rallying support from Maryland hospitals
- C.
  
  Advertising their position in Maryland periodicals
- D.
  
  Lobbying the Maryland General Assembly
9.

Look at the cartoon below. Which of these ideas about political campaigns is represented by the cartoon?
- A.
  
  They cost too much for some candidates.
- B.
  
  They have little effect on elections.
- C.
  
  They are products of planned marketing.
- D.
  
  They are dependent on grassroots support.