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The Media and Politics — Unit test Answers

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Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

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

A
Green and Libertarian
B
Democratic and Republican
C
Constitution and Democratic
D
Republican and Libertarian
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Which of these best describes an interest group?

A
a group formed to support political campaigns financially
B
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation
C
a group formed to influence government policy
D
a group driven by the political interests of the community
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Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

A
It makes businesses too transparent.
B
It favors groups over the individual.
C
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
D
It offers advantages to those with money.
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On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.

A
political action committees (PACs)
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
unions
F
individuals
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[BLANK]

A
Polls
B
Debates
C
Donations
D
Letters
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Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.

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The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election.This chart demonstrates the influence of on political ideology.

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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

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A
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
B
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
C
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
D
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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When the United States was founded, who could vote?

A
all American citizens
B
all white men and women
C
only white male property owners
D
only men
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A map showing party majorities for Party 1 and Party 2 in four districts, A, B, C, D. All of the districts are oddly shaped. Party 1 has majority in Districts A, B, C. Party 2 has majority in District D.

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A
Party 1
B
Party 2
C
neither party
D
the federal government
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How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

A
It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising.
B
It has increased foreign participation in elections.
C
It has increased competition between candidates.
D
It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.
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What is one way that parties promote their platforms?

A
They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.
B
They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.
C
They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.
D
They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.
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Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required?

A
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
B
paying local, state, and federal taxes.
C
registering for the draft at a certain age.
D
responding to a summons to serve on juries.
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What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

A
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
B
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
C
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
D
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
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What issue was at the heart of Sweatt v. Painter?

A
Could an African American be denied admission to a law school?
B
Did the state of Texas provide a legal education to its African American students?
C
Was the separate African American law school equal to the white school?

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