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What is lobbying?

A
using propaganda to misinform citizens
B
belonging to a political party
C
attempting to influence lawmakers
D
receiving campaign contributions
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What are the parts of a budget in its most basic form?

A
income and expenses
B
goals and predictions
C
emergencies and savings
D
calculations and estimations
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The main goal of for-profit media companies is to make money. How might this contribute to bias in their reporting?

A
They might not like to play the role of watchdogs or gatekeepers.
B
They might be very critical of the actions and views of their owners.
C
They might cater to the views of their advertisers and subscribing customers.
D
They might own news organizations, TV channels, and businesses that sell products.
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Cricket is a British sport that is popular in parts of Africa and Asia. In the past, the sport was rarely played in the United States. However, with a rise in immigration from cricket-playing countries, some Americans became more interested in the sport. They began to buy cricket equipment, including special balls and flat bats. However, this interest only lasted a year. By the following spring, fewer Americans were playing cricket.

A
The price most likely fell due to an increase in supply, and then rose as the supply ran out.
B
The price most likely rose due to an increase in supply, and then fell as the supply ran out.
C
The price most likely fell due to an increase in demand, and then rose as interest died down.
D
The price most likely rose due to an increase in demand, and then fell as interest died down.
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What is an interest group?

A
a group formed to influence government policy
B
a group formed to introduce and pass bills
C
a group formed to open profitable businesses
D
a group formed to lend money to consumers
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What might an advocate do to create change?

A
protest a government agency
B
boycott products sold at a local store
C
make a decision to vote for a candidate
D
speak at a meeting of a government committee
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Which best explains how the wealth gap in the US has changed over time?

A
It has grown larger.
B
It has become smaller.
C
It has become evenly balanced among high and low-income earners.
D
It has shifted back and forth from growing larger to smaller.
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Read the scenario.Carmen is at her neighborhood store when she sees volunteers distributing pamphlets. The pamphlets include information about the two candidates running for mayor and explain where and when the election is.

A
They are campaigning for a candidate who supports a specific issue.
B
They are informing people so people are more likely to vote.
C
They are raising money for the upcoming election.
D
They are trying to change people’s opinions about election issues.

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