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How does this election ad demonstrate bias? Choose three correct answers.

A
It is based on opinions.
B
It is based on facts.
C
It is not balanced.
D
It was made to provide details about the candidate.
E
It does not include multiple points of view.
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The main purpose of this poster is to

A
encourage the public to support the fight against HIV.
B
explain the reasons why Scott contracted HIV.
C
show that HIV is spreading throughout the population.
D
share Scott’s personal story about living with HIV.
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Which is the best example of a model citizen’s civic participation?

A
making contributions to political campaigns and attending school
B
volunteering in the community and voting in elections
C
reading a newspaper regularly and attending religious services
D
following basic traffic laws and paying bills on time
4

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

A
causes and values important to a community
B
development of international economic relationships
C
state-sponsored religion
D
financial support for political candidates
5

Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

A
It may be the only accessible source of information on the issues and candidates for a particular group of people.
B
It encourages people to vote for the right candidate based on the media’s informed opinions.
C
It introduces the public to only the candidates who have the best chance of winning.
D
It helps people have a comprehensive understanding of all of the issues.
6

Which interest group is an example of a single-issue interest group?

A
Everytown for Gun Safety
B
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
C
National League of Cities
D
Center for Health & Gender Equity
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The subject of a source can best be described as the

A
most important idea in the text.
B
tendency to view something in a certain way.
C
way the source wants people to feel or think.
D
main topic or area of concern.
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How have changes in the media and modern technology most changed how candidates campaign?

A
Candidates must explain their positions well in written newspaper articles.
B
Candidates often spend less on advertisements and more on polling.
C
Candidates must be able to give convincing in-person speeches.
D
Candidates often effectively use social media to reach voters.
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The role of a campaign manager is to

A
select a candidate to run for office.
B
oversee a campaign organization.
C
contact the media on a daily basis.
D
donate money to buy campaign materials.
10

In the United States, at what age are citizens allowed to vote?

A
25
B
18
C
21
D
16
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Motivation is best defined as

A
a method of choosing significant details that are included in the source.
B
a reason for a person’s choice or actions.
C
the ability to recognize why a source wants people to think in a particular way.
D
the tendency to view something in a particular way.
12

In a political campaign, the person with the responsibility of contacting the media and creating printed materials is the

A
volunteer coordinator.
B
communications director.
C
fund-raising chairperson.
D
campaign manager.
13

Do news entities provide only the facts? Why or why not?

A
Yes, news entities report the facts, not what they think.
B
No, news entities offer opinions, debate, and interpretations of events.
C
Yes, news entities provide facts and leave it to the individual to interpret them.
D
No, news entities present only opinion-based information.
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Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

A
pass a written test about the Constitution.
B
demonstrate the ability to speak proper English.
C
prove that they own property.
D
register with their states to vote.
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An immigrant can become a US citizen through a process called

A
naturalization.
B
registration.
C
emigration.
D
residency.
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The most influential and powerful members of a political party are most likely found

A
at the state party level.
B
inside the national party.
C
in party precincts.
D
among party volunteers.
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Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

A
the Motion Picture Association of America
B
League of United Latin American Citizens
C
the American Medical Association
D
the Tobacco Institute
18

Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

A
Save the Children Action Network
B
Animal Defense League
C
American Federation of Teachers
D
Senate Conservatives Fund
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Which best describes a political party?

A
a group with the desire to help others
B
a group with similar beliefs about government
C
a group with varied goals and ideals
D
a group with similar work ethics
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What is one effective strategy used by political campaigns?

A
They communicate information to the public about the candidate or issue.
B
They give funds to various people and organizations.
C
They stay silent regarding opposing views.
D
They keep all messages about the candidate or issue from getting to the public.

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