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Who would benefit from worker’s compensation, which was one aspect of Robert La Follette’s Wisconsin Idea?

A
workers who weren’t qualified for the jobs they held
B
workers who were hurt on the job and couldn’t work
C
workers who wanted extra work and overtime pay
D
workers who needed more money than they were making
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In the United States, at what age are citizens allowed to vote?

A
18
B
25
C
21
D
16
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Which best describes a political party?

A
a group with similar beliefs about government
B
a group with similar work ethics
C
a group with the desire to help others
D
a group with varied goals and ideals
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Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

A
the American Medical Association
B
the Motion Picture Association of America
C
the Tobacco Institute
D
League of United Latin American Citizens
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A state’s lieutenant governor

A
oversees state agencies and elections.
B
serves as second-in-command in the executive branch.
C
oversees the work of the attorney general.
D
serves as second-in-command in the judicial branch.
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A state’s legislative branch

A
organizes national, state, and local elections.
B
makes laws and approves budgets.
C
oversees public health and safety.
D
oversees agencies and the executive branch.
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Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

A
register with their states to vote.
B
demonstrate the ability to speak proper English.
C
prove that they own property.
D
pass a written test about the Constitution.
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How have changes in the media and modern technology most changed how candidates campaign?

A
Candidates often spend less on advertisements and more on polling.
B
Candidates must explain their positions well in written newspaper articles.
C
Candidates often effectively use social media to reach voters.
D
Candidates must be able to give convincing in-person speeches.
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Which best describes county governments?

A
They are overseen by a mayor and department chairs.
B
They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
C
They are established as outlined by a state’s constitution.
D
They are established as outlined by the US Constitution.
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Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

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

A
oversee a campaign organization.
B
select a candidate to run for office.
C
donate money to buy campaign materials.
D
contact the media on a daily basis.
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Which group is at the bottom of a political party’s organizational structure and is most likely to be working within communities to reach voters and perform essential tasks?

A
state parties
B
national parties
C
volunteers
D
local county organizations
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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

A
Senate Conservatives Fund
B
Save the Children Action Network
C
American Federation of Teachers
D
Animal Defense League
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Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

A
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
B
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.
C
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
D
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It applies to specific state legislatures.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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Recalls, referendums, and initiatives were primarily designed to bring power to

A
political machines.
B
voters.
C
monopolies.
D
trusts.
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What is the definition of a municipality?

A
a city, town, or village with its own government
B
a set of laws and policies for a county
C
a city department charged with enforcing local laws
D
a division of government directly below the state level
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What is one effective strategy used by political campaigns?

A
They keep all messages about the candidate or issue from getting to the public.
B
They communicate information to the public about the candidate or issue.
C
They stay silent regarding opposing views.
D
They give funds to various people and organizations.
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Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?

A
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
B
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
C
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
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What happens when voters are out of state on Election Day?

A
They must register again to vote.
B
They must wait until the next election to vote.
C
They must vote using an absentee ballot.
D
They must vote at a local polling place.

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