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Chapter 10: Government Quiz
Test your knowledge of the government chapter material!
1 / 10
In what way can you conduct a search on the FEC data page?
Answer can be found on page 107.
Correct! All of these are great starting points to look for candidates’ spending in the current election cycle.
2 / 10
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.
There are some exemptions and exclusions that may apply to certain requests, but anyone can make a request. Read more on page 110.
Correct! There are some exemptions and exclusions that may apply to certain requests, but anyone can make a request.
3 / 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.
4 / 10
Spending from undisclosed donors that is intended to influence politics is called ______.
Correct!
5 / 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.
6 / 10
EMMA is a completely free resource for information on _________.
Answer can be found on page 109.
Correct! The Electronic Municipal Market Access website, EMMA, is a completely free resource launched by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) in 2008.
7 / 10
What is a municipal bond?
Correct! Municipal bonds fund projects such as building schools, and roadways.
8 / 10
What is a Glomar response?
Answer can be found on page 110.
9 / 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.
10 / 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.
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