Chapter 10

Government

Test your knowledge

Chapter 10: Government Quiz

Test your knowledge of the government chapter material!

1 / 10

What is it called when a political campaign puts loaded questions in opinion polls to discredit opposing candidates?

2 / 10

True or false: Donors do not have the right to know how money is spent when they contribute to a campaign.

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True or false: To avoid conflicts of interest, businesses are not legally allowed to fund candidates or ballot initiatives.

4 / 10

True or false: Businesses have the power to influence government policy on everything from food safety to healthcare to education.

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True or false: The only way to keep an eye on politicians’ campaign spending is to speak with staff, businesses, and the politician themselves.

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True or false: The federal Freedom of Information Act gives any person, including non-US citizens, the right to request federal agency records and information.

7 / 10

The federal Freedom of Information Act is also known as ______.

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Which of the following can you find through OpenSecrets’ donor lookup tool?

9 / 10

What is it called when a voter casts a vote for a candidate who is not their top choice for the sole purpose of preventing another candidate from winning?

10 / 10

______ is considered traditional political spending, where donors are disclosed and the money is contributed directly to a candidate committee, party, or PAC.

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