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Political Film and Television: The Language of Power

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Which film explores the theme of political corruption and the abuse of power in the American political system?

  1. All the President's Men

  2. The Godfather

  3. The Dark Knight

  4. The West Wing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film based on the Watergate scandal that brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon. The film follows the investigation by two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncovered the scandal.

In the television series 'House of Cards', what is the name of the ruthless and ambitious politician who rises to power?

  1. Frank Underwood

  2. Claire Underwood

  3. Doug Stamper

  4. Rachel Posner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Underwood is the central character in the Netflix political drama series 'House of Cards'. He is a ruthless and ambitious politician who uses manipulation and deception to rise to power.

Which film satirizes the political system and the media's role in shaping public opinion?

  1. Wag the Dog

  2. Broadcast News

  3. Thank You for Smoking

  4. The Truman Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire film that follows a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war to distract the public from a presidential sex scandal.

In the television series 'The West Wing', what is the name of the idealistic young White House staffer who serves as the Deputy Communications Director?

  1. Sam Seaborn

  2. Josh Lyman

  3. C.J. Cregg

  4. Toby Ziegler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sam Seaborn is a fictional character in the NBC political drama series 'The West Wing'. He is a young and idealistic White House staffer who serves as the Deputy Communications Director.

Which film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within a political party?

  1. The Manchurian Candidate

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. The Ides of March

  4. State of Play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

In the television series 'Veep', what is the name of the incompetent and self-absorbed Vice President of the United States?

  1. Selina Meyer

  2. Gary Walsh

  3. Amy Brookheimer

  4. Jonah Ryan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selina Meyer is the central character in the HBO political satire series 'Veep'. She is the incompetent and self-absorbed Vice President of the United States.

Which film follows the story of a young idealist who becomes disillusioned with the political system after working as an intern in a U.S. Senator's office?

  1. The Candidate

  2. The Parallax View

  3. All the President's Men

  4. The Manchurian Candidate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Candidate is a 1972 American political drama film that follows the story of Bill McKay, a young idealist who becomes disillusioned with the political system after working as an intern in a U.S. Senator's office.

In the television series 'Game of Thrones', what is the name of the powerful and ruthless queen who rules the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros?

  1. Cersei Lannister

  2. Daenerys Targaryen

  3. Sansa Stark

  4. Arya Stark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the HBO fantasy drama series 'Game of Thrones'. She is the powerful and ruthless queen who rules the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

Which film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within a political party?

  1. The Manchurian Candidate

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. The Ides of March

  4. State of Play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

In the television series 'The Crown', what is the name of the young and inexperienced queen who ascends to the British throne after the death of her father, King George VI?

  1. Queen Elizabeth II

  2. Princess Margaret

  3. Prince Charles

  4. Prince Philip


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Queen Elizabeth II is the central character in the Netflix historical drama series 'The Crown'. She is the young and inexperienced queen who ascends to the British throne after the death of her father, King George VI.

Which film follows the story of a group of young people who organize a protest against the Vietnam War?

  1. The Graduate

  2. Easy Rider

  3. MASH

  4. The Deer Hunter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Graduate is a 1967 American comedy-drama film that follows the story of Benjamin Braddock, a young college graduate who becomes involved in an affair with an older married woman, Mrs. Robinson.

In the television series 'The Wire', what is the name of the drug kingpin who controls the drug trade in Baltimore?

  1. Avon Barksdale

  2. Stringer Bell

  3. Marlo Stanfield

  4. Omar Little


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avon Barksdale is a fictional character in the HBO crime drama series 'The Wire'. He is the drug kingpin who controls the drug trade in Baltimore.

Which film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within a political party?

  1. The Manchurian Candidate

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. The Ides of March

  4. State of Play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

In the television series 'Parks and Recreation', what is the name of the optimistic and enthusiastic young woman who works in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana?

  1. Leslie Knope

  2. Ann Perkins

  3. Tom Haverford

  4. Ron Swanson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leslie Knope is the central character in the NBC political satire series 'Parks and Recreation'. She is the optimistic and enthusiastic young woman who works in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana.

Which film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within a political party?

  1. The Manchurian Candidate

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. The Ides of March

  4. State of Play


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

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