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Chapter 10: Government Quiz
Test your knowledge of the government chapter material!
1 / 10
True or false: Businesses have the power to influence government policy on everything from food safety to healthcare to education.
Businesses, especially major corporations, are some of the most powerful actors in America and are heavily involved in the government and politics. Read more on page 106.
Correct! Businesses, especially major corporations, are some of the most powerful actors in America and are heavily involved in the government and politics.
2 / 10
True or false: Lawmakers and other top officials are required to disclose their financial assets and interests every year.
These disclosures have been required by law to be publicly available since 2012. Read more on page 108.
Correct! These disclosures have been required by law to be publicly available since 2012.
3 / 10
Government subsidies are meant to help support the local economy through means like:
Answer can be found on page 114.
Correct! Although government subsidies can have positive impacts for both businesses and consumers, there are still times when agreements may not be in the best interest of the public, which is where journalists come in.
4 / 10
What is a filibuster?
Answer can be found on page 115.
Correct! This is a delaying tactic used as an attempt to block legislative actions.
5 / 10
What is it called when a political campaign puts loaded questions in opinion polls to discredit opposing candidates?
Correct! This is a marketing tactic used in an attempt to discredit opposing candidates and consequently “push” voters' support in a certain direction.
6 / 10
Spending from undisclosed donors that is intended to influence politics is called ______.
Correct!
7 / 10
What is a municipal bond?
Answer can be found on page 109.
Correct! Municipal bonds fund projects such as building schools, and roadways.
8 / 10
EMMA is a completely free resource for information on _________.
Correct! The Electronic Municipal Market Access website, EMMA, is a completely free resource launched by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) in 2008.
9 / 10
______ is considered traditional political spending, where donors are disclosed and the money is contributed directly to a candidate committee, party, or PAC.
10 / 10
True or false: Donors do not have the right to know how money is spent when they contribute to a campaign.
Donors have a right to know if their contributions are not going toward helping a candidate win an election. Read more on page 107.
Correct! Donors have a right to know if their contributions are not going toward helping a candidate win an election. You can help keep an eye on this as a reporter.
Your score is
The average score is 85%
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