Political discourse is any discussion or debate in which a person attempts to either inform or persuade the public.
Is this statement true or false?
Responses
true
true
false
false
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
true
Political discourse is highly restricted by government regulations and laws.
Is this statement true or false?
Responses
true
true
false
false
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
all of the above
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
all of the above
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
Smith Act
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
submitting a blog post making false claims about the President's personal life
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
Gitlow v New York
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
Blogs
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
all of the above
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
all of the above
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