AnswersPrinciples of American DemocracyThe Electoral Process and the Media

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Which statement best describes how the media influence policy development?

A
The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.
B
The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.
C
The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.
D
The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.
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Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

A
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
B
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
C
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
D
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
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How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

A
It has increased competition between candidates.
B
It has increased foreign participation in elections.
C
It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising.
D
It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.
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Which word best describes a voter at the political center?

A
liberal
B
moderate
C
conservative
D
progressive
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Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
declaring war
B
regulating commerce
C
setting up school systems
D
coining money
6

In the commission system, each commissioner runs one aspect of government. In the council-manager system, the city manager

A
sets the budget for the entire city.
B
hires the executive who runs the city.
C
runs the day-to-day operations of a city.
D
oversees the city council meetings.
7

The first two sections of Article IV of the Constitution focus on relationships between

A
different US states.
B
branches of US government.
C
the Senate and the House.
D
US government agencies.
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

A
counties and municipalities
B
counties and states
C
states and municipalities
D
counties, states, and municipalities
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
B
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
C
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
D
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
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The branches of state government are established by

A
a state’s governor.
B
a state’s constitution.
C
the US Constitution.
D
the citizens of a state.
11

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

A
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
B
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
C
Enslaved Persons Clause.
D
Supremacy Clause.
12

The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or

A
a candidate elected.
B
a verdict overturned.
C
an officeholder removed.
D
a law revoked.
14

What is another name for the governor of a state?

A
attorney general
B
secretary of state
C
vice president
D
chief executive
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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

A
the federal level
B
the state level
C
the municipal level
D
the county level
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Why were the reforms of the early 1900s, such as the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions, called “progressive”?

A
because the reforms represented a return to traditions of the past
B
because the reforms represented the work of a single person
C
because the reforms represented forward thinking about political changes
D
because the reforms represented unpopular, unwanted changes
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What conclusion do the data in the table support?

A
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
B
California has more Republicans than New York.
C
Texas and Florida have the same number of Republican voters.
D
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
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Based on the information in the chart, if the Independents in the Senate chose to vote with the Republicans in the Senate, the Republicans would

A
be force to agree with a different agenda.
B
acquire additional power to pass a law.
C
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
D
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
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Which of these statements best describes the information presented by the graph?

A
Santorum’s strategy should have been to run in more primaries.
B
Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney.
C
Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.
D
Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries.

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