gov help plz 2. Which activity is the best example of political socialization? A.) joining a mass movement B.) watching the Disney channel C.) discussing an election with a parent D.) learning a high school degree 3. What is the key difference between direct and indirect techniques of influence? A.) the way lobbyists are used to pressure politicians B.) the prevalence of third parties as means of influence C.) the type of pressure placed on government D.) the form of media used to influence government 4. Explain how demographics might impact voting trends 5. According to the founders, what should be the role of media in government and politics? A.) to question the legitimacy of elected officials B.) to encourage citizens to change their minds C.) to serve as a mouthpiece for the government D.) to inform the public about government actions 6. Which statement describes how polls tend to influence elections? A.) People conducting polls often try to persuade participants to change their votes. B.) Most polls are actually intended to educate the public on policy issues. C.) Poll results are typically distorted by each candidate's communication team. D.) Undecided voters may view popular support as a reason to support a candidate. 7. What is one way to get yourself nominated for U. S. president? A.) get appointed by Congress B.) win a televised debate C.) circulate a set of petitions D.) seek a court order 8.) When an elected official engages in illegal or unethical acts, what is the impact on the democratic process? A.) Citizens lose faith in religious and cultural institutions. B.) Citizens are less likely to vote or participate in civic duties. C.) Fewer people choose to run for office, fearing punishment. D. Everyone starts to believe that all officials are corrupt. 9. Why would foreign groups want to influence the United States government? 10. How does the average citizen exert control over the public policies enacted in government? 11. hat role does the electoral college play in U. S. presidential elections? A.) It guarantees the outcome of the popular vote. B.) It allows political parties to select nominees. C.) It gathers party delegates to write a platform. D.) It officially selects the next president. 12. Why are political protests more difficult and less frequent in nations without a constitution? A.) Most countries without constitutions also lack governments, so there is little to protest. B.) The lack of a constitution prevents citizens from leaving their homes. C.) Citizens usually have very limited knowledge of their government's activities. D.) Government officials are allowed to arrest and punish people just for attending a protest. 13. Why is citizen participation in political parties important in a democracy? 14. Describe the most important steps in the presidential electoral process. 15. Why is the First Amendment so important to the success of American democracy? A.) It can be used by citizens to enact immediate policy changes. B.) It forces people to reevaluate democracy on a regular basis. C.) It allows groups of disgruntled voters to replace lawmakers more quickly. D.) It helps citizens hold government officials accountable for their decisions. 16. What tool is used to determine when redistricting is needed? A.) census B.) caucus C.) primary D.) gerrymandering 17. What is the ultimate goal of an interest group? A.) to pressure politicians into taking bribes from individuals B.) to educate to members of Congress about their issues C.) to get their leaders elected to local government positions D.) to persuade government officials to address their concerns 18. What is the most likely effect of the media focusing on a particular political issue in multiple stories? A.) Government officials meet with journalists to persuade them to shift the focus. B.) Citizens lose interest in the issue or become numb to its implications. C.) The issue becomes part of the public agenda, prompting policy changes. D.) Political leaders place ads that minimize the importance of the issue. 19. Why does soft money tend to exert more influence in elections than hard money? A.) Soft money tends to involve larger amounts of money than hard money raised by a politician. B.) Soft money can only be used for ads that are not directly endorsed by political campaigns. C.) Soft money helps a candidate finance campaign space, pay employees, and reimburse travel expenses. D.) Soft money is not monitored by the election commission, so it can be used for anything.