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Which best describes how media coverage influences elections?

A
It tells people how not to vote.
B
It covers only favored candidates.
C
It gives voters an impression of the candidates.
D
It always aims to bias voters.
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How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

A
They must examine the source for bias.
B
They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.
C
They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.
D
They must consider the creator’s motivations.
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Which quotation from the Declaration of Independence indicates that the Founding Fathers were uncomfortable with the idea of having a monarchy in the newly independent colonies?

A
“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations.”
B
“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
C
“To secure these unalienable rights, governments are instituted among men.”
D
“[I]t becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another.”
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US citizens are required to

A
serve on juries and create policies.
B
obey laws and pay taxes.
C
create policies and support politicians.
D
obey laws and educate others.
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Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, other than the Supreme Court, known as

A
superior courts.
B
inferior courts.
C
original courts.
D
appellate courts.
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The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

A
criminal cases.
B
cases of constitutional importance.
C
lawsuits between citizens.
D
lawsuits between companies.
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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

A
believe that a communist government leads best.
B
claim to act with divine authority.
C
want to have influence over a non-religious government.
D
believe that rule by religious law is wrong.
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The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

A
a decrease in eligible voters.
B
an increase in voter participation.
C
voter fraud.
D
discrimination against women.
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Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

A
write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
B
are not part of the government, but can influence the government.
C
hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
D
raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.
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Public property is land or goods

A
owned by an individual.
B
owned by the government.
C
used for private businesses.
D
used to gain personal wealth.
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What is judicial review?

A
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
B
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
C
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
D
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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In a unitary system of government, local offices

A
have equal power with the central government.
B
elect representatives to the central government.
C
can veto decisions made by the central government.
D
must follow decisions made by the central government.
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Which is the best description of a civil right?

A
a freedom enjoyed by citizens in their daily lives
B
a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal
C
a protection enabling a citizen to be treated fairly under the law
D
a plan to grant specific protections to individual groups of citizens
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Read this excerpt from an amendment to the US Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.–Constitution of the United StatesThis excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

A
residency in the United States.
B
citizenship of the United States.
C
immigration to the United States.
D
law enforcement in the United States.
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This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

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A
the draft
B
jury service
C
public service
D
voter registration
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How did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

A
It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.
B
It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.
C
It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.
D
It potentially gave the South more power in the government.
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A “separation of powers” refers to

A
a structure for organizing the different levels of government.
B
a method of controlling a vast empire.
C
the practice of all citizens taking part in government.
D
a government where military officials make all important decisions.
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Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?

A
Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.
B
Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.
C
Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.
D
Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
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Which of these are true of super political action committees, but not of PACs? Select two answers.Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs have more government restrictions.Super PACs enable unlimited donations.Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs run political campaigns.

A
Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.
B
Super PACs have more government restrictions.
C
Super PACs enable unlimited donations.
D
Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.
E
Super PACs run political campaigns.
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This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

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A
social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns
B
presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans
C
social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign
D
presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising

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