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What is a criticism of the two-party system?

A
It impacts election outcomes by pulling voters from another candidate.
B
It favors liberal over conservative ideologies.
C
It is too polarizing and limits alternative viewpoints.
D
It leads to spoiler candidates.
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Progressivism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
believes a strong military presence is critical for a nation.
B
seeks out unprecedented and different ways to manage government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
values individual freedom over government involvement.
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What would the United States attempt first in an interaction with a country that opposes US policy?

A
diplomacy
B
sanctions
C
cold war
D
military intervention
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A court decides to interpret a law in a way that encourages the limitation of a judge’s power. The court relies on similar past rulings and stays very close to the literal meaning of the Constitution in its approach.This court is engaging in judicial

A
restraint.
B
review.
C
activism.
D
precedent.
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Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

A
the Central Intelligence Agency
B
the Department of State
C
the Department of Defense
D
the Securities and Exchange Commission
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What is the best way for the United States to work with other countries as part of national security policy?

A
to promote trade
B
to encourage travel
C
to strengthen the military
D
to aid the arrival of immigrants
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Cabinet members offer advice to

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the chief of staff.
D
the Senate leader.
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The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is

A
the Department of Labor.
B
the Department of Commerce.
C
the Social Security Administration.
D
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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In the United States, at what age are citizens allowed to vote?

A
16
B
18
C
21
D
25
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Which of these are required steps in the process to become a naturalized citizen? Select FOUR answers.Pass a two-part test.Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.Join the United States military.Promise to vote in every election.Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.Promise to obey United States laws.

A
Pass a two-part test.
B
Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.
C
Join the United States military.
D
Promise to vote in every election.
E
Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
F
Promise to obey United States laws.
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Examine the pie chart.

Question illustration
A
Social Security and social programs
B
national defense and transportation
C
international aid and veterans’ programs
D
education and managing the nations’ debt
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How did the Republican Party form?

A
The party evolved from the Democratic-Republicans.
B
The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.
C
The party combined several parties that supported strong centralized rule.
D
The party developed because of a disagreement about the role of government.
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Liberalism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
is the extreme right wing.
C
prefers to limit government.
D
values individual freedom over government involvement.
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The chart compares how men and women voted in presidential elections from 1972 to 2012.

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A
men and women are more likely to support Democratic candidates going forward.
B
women and men were equal in their support of Democratic candidates.
C
men were more likely to support Democratic candidates than women.
D
women were more likely to support Democratic candidates than men.
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Read the excerpt.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries?

A
diplomacy
B
foreign aid
C
trade agreements
D
sanctions
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Which best explains how contractionary policies can hamper economic growth?

A
They increase consumer demand.
B
They can increase inflation.
C
They reduce taxes which raises deficits.
D
They reduce disposable income.
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Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

A
determines which new laws must be written.
B
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
C
decides the importance of various committees.
D
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
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The executive department that deals most with foreign countries is

A
the Department of Defense.
B
the Department of State.
C
the Department of Labor.
D
the Department of Commerce.
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How does lobbying benefit the government?

A
Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
B
Lobbying presents all interests equally.
C
Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
D
Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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Conservatism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
seeks out new and better ways of managing government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
encourages greater government regulation.

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