Homework: Review Chap. 11. Comp. book due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Fri.
In Class: Campaign Ad work.
Bell work: How does mass media affect public opinion?

Chapter 11 Review

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____    1.   Being a well-informed citizen means

a.	thinking critically about information.
b.	having a lot of information.
c.	believing what you hear in the mass media.
d.	voting in every election.

____    2.   In the 2004 presidential election, the percentage of eligible citizens who voted was

a.	64 percent.	c.	100 percent.
b.	72 percent.	d.	12 percent.

____    3.   Concealed propaganda

a.	may be either harmless or harmful.
b.	may not be used by political candidates.
c.	is always used by advertisers.
d.	is always harmful.

____    4.   Two reasons for the increased influence of propaganda are

a.	the Propaganda Proliferation Act and the growth of mass media.
b.	the end of the Cold War and the growth of mass media.
c.	advances in communications technology and the growth of mass media.
d.	advances in communication technology and the Propaganda Proliferation Act.

____    5.   Propaganda can be used

a.	to sway people's attitudes, opinions, and behaviors.
b.	by the government in a democratic society.
c.	by the government in a totalitarian society.
d.	all of the above

____    6.   A political candidate who describes herself as an "ordinary, hard-working citizen" is using

a.	name-calling.	c.	the bandwagon approach.
b.	card stacking.	d.	a plain-folks appeal.

____    7.   The local high school is thinking of expanding the school's parking lot. There are 800 students and 60 teachers and staff members. The most accurate measurement of opinion would be obtained by questioning

a.	100 students, 3 teachers, and no staff members.
b.	a random number of students, teachers, and staff members who drive to school.
c.	all of the teachers and staff members who drive to school.
d.	a random number of citizens who live near the school.

____    8.   PAC stands for

a.	People Against Corruption.	c.	political action committee.
b.	presidential action committee.	d.	Politicians, Americans, and citizens.

____    9.   All of the following are examples of interest groups EXCEPT

a.	the American Farm Bureau Federation.
b.	retired citizens' groups.
c.	teachers' associations.
d.	political parties.

____  10.   Which of the following is a key element in an accurate poll?

a.	the number of people who respond “undecided”
b.	the wording of the questions
c.	the sample of the public taken
d.	all of the above

____  11.   The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

a.	legalized the use of lobbyists.
b.	prohibits lobbyists from using certain propaganda techniques.
c.	tightened lobbying regulations.
d.	set aside government funding for special interest groups.

____  12.   The "glittering generalities" technique uses

a.	beautiful pictures to sell an idea.
b.	words that sound good but have little meaning.
c.	the faces of famous people to sway public opinion.
d.	soothing music and subliminal messages to persuade people.

____  13.   Public opinion is the

a.	opinion of registered voters.
b.	opinion of all people who are eligible to vote.
c.	total of the opinions held concerning a particular issue.
d.	opinion of elected officials.

____  14.   A public interest group

a.	represents the financial interests of a specific group.
b.	focuses on a specific issue like racial equality.
c.	may work to protect the environment.
d.	must affiliate itself with one of the major political parties.

____  15.   The propaganda technique that only shows facts supporting one side of an issue is called

a.	card stacking.	c.	testimonial.
b.	bandwagon.	d.	glittering generalities.

____  16.   If you are opposed to an increase in your city's bus fare your most effective response would likely be to

a.	refuse to ride another city bus.
b.	write letters to local officials to explain your point of view.
c.	move.
d.	form a picket line at the bus stop.

____  17.   A political candidate has his picture taken as he trips down a stairway. His opponent reproduces this photo and makes it seem as if the candidate were tripping down the steps of the state capitol. This is an example of

a.	concealed propaganda.	c.	revealed propaganda.
b.	representative propaganda.	d.	media propaganda.

____  18.   When taking a public opinion poll, picking an accurate sample of the public is

a.	not very important.	c.	essential.
b.	moderately important.	d.	required by law.

____  19.   When conducting a poll, it is important to

a.	have a famous person endorse the results.
b.	select an effective lobbyist to help conduct the poll.
c.	select a representative sample of the population being surveyed.
d.	select an issue that interests most people.

____  20.   Sports figures appearing on a box of cereal is an example of which propaganda technique?

a.	testimonial	c.	plain-folks appeal
b.	bandwagon	d.	glittering generalities

____  21.   Which of the following statements is true?

a.	It is illegal for interest groups to take part in a political campaign.
b.	Interest groups are prohibited by law from contributing money directly to candidates.
c.	Political action committees are fighting to ban special interest groups.
d.	The number of PACs has decreased dramatically in recent years.

____  22.   The main reason that so few people in the United States vote is that

a.	it is not convenient for most people to get to the polls.
b.	most people are not registered to vote.
c.	most people believe that their votes will not make a difference.
d.	most people do not prefer one candidate over another.

____  23.   A political candidate who accuses his or her opponent of "reckless spending" is using the

a.	name-calling technique.	c.	plain-folks appeal.
b.	glittering generality technique.	d.	card-stacking technique.

____  24.   Concealed propaganda

a.	presents both sides of an issue.
b.	tries to influence people without their knowledge.
c.	is always used in television advertisements.
d.	tries to influence people by revealing sources of information.

____  25.   A state law requiring an 11-month school year is about to be voted on by the state legislature. A citizen who wants to take the most direct action to help the bill become a law should

a.	participate in a poll.
b.	vote against his or her representative in the next election.
c.	join a political action committee.
d.	telephone his or her representative.

____  26.   To be elected, a presidential candidate must

a.	win both the popular vote and the electoral vote.
b.	win the popular vote.
c.	win the electoral vote.
d.	win the popular vote in the state of Florida.

____  27.   In order to volunteer for a political campaign,

a.	you must be at least 16 years old.
b.	you must make a small financial contribution to the party.
c.	you must register with the candidate's political party.
d.	none of the above

____  28.   The most important opportunity for citizens to participate in government is through

a.	voting.	c.	demonstrating.
b.	lobbying.	d.	reading the newspaper.

____  29.   Lobbyists influence government officials by doing all of the following EXCEPT

a.	testifying at committee hearings.
b.	helping to write bills.
c.	organizing political action committees.
d.	asking members of Congress to sponsor bills.

____  30.   Lawmakers

a.	avoid lobbyists.	c.	are lobbyists.
b.	often appreciate the help of lobbyists.	d.	ignore the opinions of lobbyists.

Mr. Moore