This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Communication > Political > Political Communication β Quiz 7 π Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books Political Communication Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the impact of digital leaders and influencers in politics, according to the text? A) They surpass traditional party structures. B) They do not participate in massive events. C) They have no influence. D) They do not affect political decision making. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They surpass traditional party structures. 2. Which claim is a factual statement rather than an opinion? A) "Candidate A will make voters safe and secure if elected.". B) "Candidate A has proved to be highly incompetent in office.". C) "Candidate A has been a member of Congress for three terms.". D) "Candidate A is the most well-qualified candidate for this office.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Candidate A has been a member of Congress for three terms.". 3. Government actions in the form of laws A) Public policy. B) Lobbying. C) Influence. D) Public agenda. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public policy. 4. ΒThe first newspaper supplied (1) opinion, (2) information, (3) criticism, (4) literati, and (5) comments amongst the emerging bourgeois and educated class. The right answer is ..... A) 1, 2, 3, 4. B) 2, 3, 4, 5. C) 1, 2, 4, 5. D) 1, 2, 3, 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1, 2, 3, 5. 5. Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress? A) Special interest group ratings of that Congress member. B) A television commercial sponsored by a political party. C) The voting record of the candidate while in Congress. D) Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The voting record of the candidate while in Congress. 6. The President of USA is elected by Β A) The voters. B) The Senate. C) The Electoral College. D) The House of Representative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Electoral College. 7. All media has a particular point of view. They speak with a ..... which is a slant on how they see the world A) Bias. B) Fact. C) Resource. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bias. 8. The House of Representative of USA political system is constructed on the basis of A) Population. B) Attraction. C) Performance. D) Representation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Population. 9. What is card stacking in the context of propaganda? A) The strategy of providing unbiased information about a product or person. B) The strategy of showing a product or person's worst features and highlighting negative aspects. C) The strategy of showing a product or person's best features and omitting information about any negative features or potential problems. D) The strategy of using celebrity endorsements to sell a product or promote a person. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The strategy of showing a product or person's best features and omitting information about any negative features or potential problems. 10. To conduct activities in order to influence public officials A) Media. B) Petitioning the government. C) Lobbying. D) Interest group. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lobbying. 11. How is the term "candidatXs" used in the text? A) It's a typo. B) It is an inclusive way of referring to candidates. C) Indicates candidates of a single gender. D) It is a neologism with no clear meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is an inclusive way of referring to candidates. 12. ΒThe purposeful communicative behavior of political actors can influence the attitudes and behavior of the intended audience, except A) Political advertising. B) Conference speeches. C) Visiting voter's family. D) Political campaign. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Visiting voter's family. 13. In order to vote you must A) Be an adult. B) Drive a car. C) Be a U.S. citizen. D) Own a home. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be a U.S. citizen. 14. The objectivity principles include all mentioned below, except ..... A) The explicit separation of fact from opinion. B) The validation of journalistic narratives by the quotation of reliable sources. C) The competence and skills of the reporter. D) The inclusion in coverage of all opposing sides in a debate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The competence and skills of the reporter. 15. The political parties measure success are in terms of (1) profit, (2) reach, (3) voting share, (4) reputation, and (5) effective power. The right answer is number ..... A) 1 and 2. B) 2 and 4. C) 3 and 5. D) 2 and 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3 and 5. 16. If politicians have become more sensitive to public opinion as measured in polls they have also, it is frequently argued, become prisoners of that public opinion, allowing it to dominate the processes of policy-formulation and decision-making A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 17. What changes does the text mention in relation to the new political leadership and its relationship with social networks? A) There are no changes in the new leadership. B) The new leaderships are based on tradition. C) Social networks have altered the references and priorities of new leadership. D) The new leaderships do not use social networks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social networks have altered the references and priorities of new leadership. 18. Codified constraint on political behavior A) Political institution. B) Form of control. C) Political process. D) Form of government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political institution. 19. The aggregates of more or less like-minded individuals, who come together within an agreed organizational and ideological structure to pursue common goals A) Trade organization. B) Public Organization. C) Pressure group. D) Political party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political party. 20. ..... are political parties that often form on the basis of one or a few issues. A) Standard Parties. B) Minority Parties. C) Majority Parties. D) Third Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Parties. 21. What are the qualifications to become President? A) 30 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 13 years. B) 25 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 10 years. C) 20 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 10 years. D) 35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 14 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 35 years old, natural born citizen, lived in the US for 14 years. 22. The principle of impartiality means giving equal representation to the main political parties, particularly during election campaigns. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 23. Which political party believes that there should be less government interference, less taxes, and a strong military? A) Green Party. B) Republican Party. C) Democratic Party. D) Libertarian Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Republican Party. 24. Which spending increase would the Republican Party most likely support? A) Military. B) Education. C) Health Care. D) Environmental. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Military. 25. Which option represents symbolism? A) A political poster with a photograph of the president. B) A political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice. C) A television advertisement favoring a political candidate. D) A television advertisement urging citizens to vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice. 26. How a society organizes its political activities across various level of authority A) Control distribution. B) Political behavior. C) Power separation. D) Political system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political system. 27. As a general rule, the effects of political communications of whatever kind are determined not by the content of the message alone, or even primarily, but by the historical context in which they appear, and especially the political environment prevailing at any given time A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. Which of the following is an example of the "plain folks" propaganda strategy? A) A political candidate speaking in complex legal jargon. B) A celebrity endorsing a luxury car brand. C) A spokesperson dressing in everyday clothes to appear relatable. D) An advertisement using a famous historical figure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A spokesperson dressing in everyday clothes to appear relatable. 29. Media and its content production will includes (1) power, (2) commercialization, (3) organizational, (4) job description, and (5) professional. The right answer are number ..... A) 1, 2, 3. B) 2, 3, 5. C) 1, 4, 5. D) 2, 3, 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2, 3, 5. 30. What is the strategy of "transfer" in propaganda? A) Using emotional appeal to persuade the audience. B) Using symbols to convey a message. C) Using facts and statistics to argue a point. D) Using ordinary language and clothes to appear relatable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using symbols to convey a message. β PreviousNext βRelated QuizzesCommunication QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPolitical Communication Quiz 1Political Communication Quiz 2Political Communication Quiz 3Political Communication Quiz 4Political Communication Quiz 5Political Communication Quiz 6Political Communication Quiz 8 π Back to Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books