A business and its workers are in conflict

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Question 1

  1. A business and its workers are in conflict. The business wants to keep pay and benefits the same, while workers want pay to increase. Who must they meet with to decide what to do?

A. NLRB

B. AFL-CIO

C. AFT

D. AMA

Question 2

  1. The largest proportion of federal revenues comes from

A. personal income taxes.

B. social insurance taxes.

C. borrowing.

D. excise taxes.

Question 3

  1. Which one of the following political interest groups falls into the organized labor category?

A. National Rifle Association

B. National Broadcasting Corporation

C. National Audubon Society

D. National Education Association

Question 4

  1. Who is the commander in chief of the armed forces?

A. Secretary of Defense

B. Army Chief of Staff

C. President of the United States

D. President pro tem

Question 5

  1. Which of the following criteria makes someone eligible to run for president of the United States?

A. Personal wealth

B. Race

C. Natural-born citizenship

D. Gender

Question 6

  1. Which of the following words describes a candidate that comes off well in the media, particularly on television?

A. Cryptic

B. Rhetoric

C. Cynical

D. Mediagenic

Question 7

  1. You’re most likely to pay your county or town taxes in the form of a/an _ tax.

A. sales

B. income

C. property

D. excise

Question 8

  1. If you were a specialist working for the National Security Agency, your main job would likely be

A. fixing spy satellites.

B. creating coded messages.

C. working in the field to carry out covert operations.

D. electronic surveillance.

Question 9

  1. Regarding use of the media, spin can best be defined as

A. meaningless arguments.

B. casting a positive light on negative facts.

C. bringing up dated information to cast a negative light.

D. simply stating the facts.

Question 10

  1. By tradition, when does the presidential campaign begin?

A. When a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention

B. After a candidate has gained enough electoral votes in the primaries

C. With the New Hampshire primary

D. In September, following the national convention

Question 11

  1. Which of the responsibilities of citizenship allows an exception for religious reasons?

A. Voting in a national election

B. Serving on a jury

C. Taking up arms to defend the nation

D. Obeying all local, state, and federal laws

Question 12

  1. You’re over the age of 18, have been in the country for six years, and have learned English. What’s your next step toward becoming a citizen?

A. Go for your interview to test your English and knowledge of American government

B. Apply for a green card

C. Submit paperwork for your immigrant visa

D. Submit an application to the INS

Question 13

  1. What is the term used when union workers refuse to work due to contractual disagreements?

A. Labor law violation

B. Insubordination

C. Strike

D. Resignation

Question 14

  1. The present-day Republican Party is descended from the _ Party.

A. Federalist

B. Democratic Republican

C. Conservative

D. Progressive

Question 15

  1. The methods of handling businesses and industries that conduct business around the world is known as

A. migration.

B. globalization.

C. socialism.

D. privatization.

Question 16

  1. A war in Mexico would be under the _ Command.

A. Southern

B. Northern

C. Central

D. Pacific

Question 17

  1. Based on the data presented in your lesson, which one of the following individuals would be most likely to vote?

A. A 30-year-old college graduate who has just moved to a new state.

B. A 22-year-old computer programmer who doesn’t watch the news.

C. A 19-year-old high school graduate who likes to complain about the government.

D. A 50-year-old corporate executive who holds a master’s degree in business.

Question 18

  1. Of the following sources, where might you expect to find biased information?

A. Candidates’ websites

B. Congressional record

C. Library

D. Internet search engine

Question 19

  1. How did the political parties affect voter turnout when they were stronger?

A. Voter turnout was lower.

B. Voter turnout was 100%.

C. Voter turnout was very high.

D. Voter turnout was the same.

Question 20

  1. Which of the following best describes the US government?

A. Dictatorship

B. Representative democracy

C. Executive rule

D. Direct democracy

The correct answer and explanation is:

Here are the correct answers and explanations for each question:

Answers

  1. A. NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)
  2. A. Personal income taxes
  3. D. National Education Association
  4. C. President of the United States
  5. C. Natural-born citizenship
  6. D. Mediagenic
  7. C. Property
  8. D. Electronic surveillance
  9. B. Casting a positive light on negative facts
  10. D. In September, following the national convention
  11. C. Taking up arms to defend the nation
  12. A. Go for your interview to test your English and knowledge of American government
  13. C. Strike
  14. B. Democratic Republican
  15. B. Globalization
  16. B. Northern
  17. D. A 50-year-old corporate executive who holds a master’s degree in business
  18. A. Candidates’ websites
  19. C. Voter turnout was very high
  20. B. Representative democracy

Explanations

  1. The NLRB oversees labor disputes, ensuring fair practices between businesses and workers.
  2. Personal income taxes contribute the most to federal revenue, funding government programs.
  3. The National Education Association (NEA) represents teachers and falls under organized labor.
  4. The President is the Commander in Chief, directing military operations.
  5. To run for President, one must be a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
  6. A mediagenic candidate appeals well to television audiences.
  7. Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for counties and towns.
  8. The NSA focuses on electronic surveillance, not field operations.
  9. Spin involves presenting unfavorable facts in a positive way.
  10. The presidential campaign traditionally begins in September after the national convention.
  11. Religious beliefs may exempt individuals from military service.
  12. After learning English and residing in the U.S., the next step toward citizenship is an interview.
  13. A strike is when union workers stop working to protest contract disputes.
  14. The Republican Party evolved from the Democratic-Republican Party.
  15. Globalization refers to international business practices.
  16. Northern Command oversees military operations in North America, including Mexico.
  17. Older, educated individuals are statistically more likely to vote.
  18. Candidates’ websites are often biased, presenting only positive information.
  19. Stronger political parties historically led to higher voter turnout.
  20. The U.S. is a representative democracy, where officials are elected to govern.

Here are the correct answers and explanations for each question:

Answers

  1. A. NLRB (National Labor Relations Board)
  2. A. Personal income taxes
  3. D. National Education Association
  4. C. President of the United States
  5. C. Natural-born citizenship
  6. D. Mediagenic
  7. C. Property
  8. D. Electronic surveillance
  9. B. Casting a positive light on negative facts
  10. D. In September, following the national convention
  11. C. Taking up arms to defend the nation
  12. A. Go for your interview to test your English and knowledge of American government
  13. C. Strike
  14. B. Democratic Republican
  15. B. Globalization
  16. B. Northern
  17. D. A 50-year-old corporate executive who holds a master’s degree in business
  18. A. Candidates’ websites
  19. C. Voter turnout was very high
  20. B. Representative democracy

Explanations

  1. The NLRB oversees labor disputes, ensuring fair practices between businesses and workers.
  2. Personal income taxes contribute the most to federal revenue, funding government programs.
  3. The National Education Association (NEA) represents teachers and falls under organized labor.
  4. The President is the Commander in Chief, directing military operations.
  5. To run for President, one must be a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
  6. A mediagenic candidate appeals well to television audiences.
  7. Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for counties and towns.
  8. The NSA focuses on electronic surveillance, not field operations.
  9. Spin involves presenting unfavorable facts in a positive way.
  10. The presidential campaign traditionally begins in September after the national convention.
  11. Religious beliefs may exempt individuals from military service.
  12. After learning English and residing in the U.S., the next step toward citizenship is an interview.
  13. A strike is when union workers stop working to protest contract disputes.
  14. The Republican Party evolved from the Democratic-Republican Party.
  15. Globalization refers to international business practices.
  16. Northern Command oversees military operations in North America, including Mexico.
  17. Older, educated individuals are statistically more likely to vote.
  18. Candidates’ websites are often biased, presenting only positive information.
  19. Stronger political parties historically led to higher voter turnout.
  20. The U.S. is a representative democracy, where officials are elected to govern.

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