Political discourse is any discussion or debate in which a person attempts to either inform or persuade the public.

Question

Is this statement true or false?

Responses

true
true

false

Answer 1

false

Answer 2

Political discourse is a relatively new tool that started with technological advancements such as television, radio and the internet.

Is this statement true or false?

Responses

true
true

false

Answer 3

true

Answer 4

Political discourse is highly restricted by government regulations and laws.

Is this statement true or false?

Responses

true
true

false

Answer 5

false

Answer 6

Which of these examples is reflective of civic involvement in political discourse?
Responses

contributing to a blog
contributing to a blog

soapboxing" or public speeches
soapboxing" or public speeches

calling in to Talk Radio programming
calling in to Talk Radio programming

all of the above

Answer 7

all of the above

Answer 8

Conservatives are more likely to be associated with which of the following ideological beliefs?
Responses

minimal government intervention
minimal government intervention

government protection of personal freedoms
government protection of personal freedoms

government regulations on economic markets
government regulations on economic markets

all of the above

Answer 9

all of the above

Answer 10

Which of the following government regulations made it illegal to engage in political discourse that discussed overthrowing the government?
Responses

1st Amendment
1, st , Amendment

Gitlow vs. New York
Gitlow vs. New York

Smith Act
Smith Act

all of the above

Answer 11

Smith Act

Answer 12

Which of the following actions is not protected by the freedom of speech clause in the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution?
Responses

speech calling for a recall of political leader
speech calling for a recall of political leader

submitting a blog post making false claims about the President's personal life
submitting a blog post making false claims about the President's personal life

editorial submission to a newspaper arguing against interracial marriages
editorial submission to a newspaper arguing against interracial marriages

all of the above
all of the above

Answer 13

submitting a blog post making false claims about the President's personal life

Answer 14

Which of the following Supreme Court cases involving an American socialist ensured that no state could create laws that prohibited the protected freedoms of the 1st Amendment?
Responses

Brown v Board of Education
Brown v Board of Education

Gitlow v New York
Gitlow v New York

Roe v Wade
Roe v Wade

Marbury v Madison

Answer 15

Gitlow v New York

Answer 16

Which of the following political discourse forums is considered the fastest growing?
Responses

Web Site Discussion Threads
Web Site Discussion Threads

Talk Radio Call in Programs
Talk Radio Call in Programs

Television Call in Programs
Television Call in Programs

Blogs

Answer 17

Blogs

Answer 18

Which of the following statements best illustrates the positive aspects of political blogging?
Responses

There are millions of political bloggers active on the internet.
There are millions of political bloggers active on the internet.

Bloggers work independently or in small groups and can post at any time.
Bloggers work independently or in small groups and can post at any time.

Bloggers are not held to the philosophies of a media network.
Bloggers are not held to the philosophies of a media network.

all of the above

Answer 19

all of the above

Answer 20

Which of the following statements best illustrates the negative aspects of political blogging?
Responses

lack of editing or fact checking
lack of editing or fact checking

vast number of blogs dedicated to one topic
vast number of blogs dedicated to one topic

ability to post information instantly
ability to post information instantly

all of the above

Answer 21

all of the above

Answer 22

Which of the following examples of artistic cultural expression would be considered an example of political discourse as well?
Responses

the Beatles song "Revolution"
the Beatles song "Revolution"

movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"

all of the above

Answer 23

all of the above