7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam Study Guide

SS.7.C.2.10 - Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.

1. 
   Military officers
   
2. 
   Elected officials
   
3. 
   Interest groups
   
4. 
   Circuit judges
   

1. 
   A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
   
2. 
   A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
   
3. 
   A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
   
4. 
   A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.
   

9. According to the statements, what impact have lobbyists had on government?

1. 
   Lobbyists impact how the media endorse elected officials.
   
2. 
   Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media.
   
3. 
   Lobbyists impact congressional lawmaking.
   
4. 
   Lobbyists impact judicial decision making.
   

SS.7.C.2.11 - Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).

Ex: the Statue of Liberty is a symbol for the United States

1. 
   Special interest group ratings of that Congress member
   
2. 
   A television commercial sponsored by a political party
   
3. 
   The voting record of the candidate while in Congress
   
4. 
   Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate
   

Source: Red Lion Broadcasting Co., Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission (1969)

1. 
   To limit bias in political communication
   
2. 
   To promote bias in political communication
   
3. 
   To limit symbolism in political communication
   
4. 
   To promote symbolism in political communication
   

12. Which government action would this presidential candidate likely support?

1. 
   An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner
   
2. 
   An executive order requiring that executive branch agencies guarantee equal employment opportunity
   
3. 
   An executive order requiring that executive agencies work together to coordinate ocean-related matters
   
4. 
   An executive order requiring that a commission be established focusing on Central America
   

SS.7.C.2.13 - Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.

1. 
   Public meetings
   
2. 
   Press conference
   
3. 
   Legislative sessions
   
4. 
   State of the Union address
   

1. 
   Collecting canned food to give to the poor
   
2. 
   Collecting signatures to run for public office
   
3. 
   Collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas
   
4. 
   Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot
   

Below are views about the minimum wage.

15. Which of the following groups would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?

1. 
   A group of labor union members
   
2. 
   A group of environmentalists
   
3. 
   A group of teachers
   
4. 
   A group of women voters