Civic Literacy Exam Civic Literacy Media, Citizenship & Civic Participation

Question 1

What is the primary civic role of a free press in a democracy?

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To inform the public and hold government accountable

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To support the ruling political party

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To enforce laws

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To collect taxes

Question 2

What is 'civic participation'?

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Active engagement by citizens in political and community life

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Paying federal income taxes

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Serving in the military

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Working for a government agency

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of direct democracy?

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Voting on a state ballot initiative

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Electing a senator

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Appointing a federal judge

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Passing a bill in Congress

Question 4

What does the term 'lobbying' mean in U.S. civic and political life?

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Attempting to influence legislators or government officials on behalf of a group or cause

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Running for elected office

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Organizing a protest march

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Writing letters to the editor

Question 5

What is 'gerrymandering'?

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Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a political party

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A form of voter suppression through poll taxes

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The process of recounting ballots

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Removing a candidate from the ballot

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'nonpartisan' organization?

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An organization that does not favor any political party

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An organization that supports only Democratic candidates

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An organization that supports only Republican candidates

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An organization funded by the government