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Unit 3C Test Answers

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Which phrase best describes how media bias affects public awareness?

A
by determining who will pay attention to the news
B
by deciding what and how information is shared
C
by revealing the facts about important issues
D
by using a broad range of communication methods
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Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

A
They raise money for clients’ preferred candidates and political interests.
B
They run political campaigns to get policy measures passed.
C
They advise clients on which laws are favorable.
D
They apply pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that are favorable to clients.
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What is the purpose of a political party’s platform?

A
to persuade voters that the party cares about them
B
to state the goals of the party and its position on issues
C
to attack the character of the opposing party’s candidates
D
to advertise for corporations that support the political party
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Read the sentence and study the graph.According to a public health study, the rate at which people experience alcohol dependence correlates to family history and the age of first alcohol use.

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delaying the age at which people first use alcohol
B
tracking information about family alcohol usage
C
reducing availability of alcohol to adults over 21
D
stopping alcohol sales to people with a family history of alcohol dependence
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A
Federal Election Commission
B
Federal Communications Commission
C
Federal Trade Commission
D
Federal Maritime Commission
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A bar chart shows election years on the x axis and percentage of voters on the y axis. 2006, 40; 2008, 61; 2010, 40; 2012, 59.

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A
Voter Turnout, 2006-2012
B
Presidential Winners and Losers
C
Presidential Election Years, 2006-2012
D
Number of US Voters
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For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select three answers.

A
to generate donations
B
to organize supporters
C
to limit criticism
D
to solicit support
E
to pass legislation
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What happens when voters are out of state on Election Day?

A
They must wait until the next election to vote.
B
They must register again to vote.
C
They must vote at a local polling place.
D
They must vote using an absentee ballot.
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Read the political cartoon and quote about the United States Space Force, a faction of the US military that protects and defends US and allied interests in space."The United States is the preeminent power in space, and I know that our [Space Force] guardians will keep it that way. You are the bold ones who protect us from the threats from the heavens, the bold ones who will forge the way ahead, and the bold ones who will always be there, always above."–Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, remarks made at the Space Force change of responsibility ceremonyHow does the political cartoon’s message about Space Force compare to that of the quote?

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A
Both the political cartoon and the quote support the role of Space Force, suggesting that it is necessary for the US to maintain control and stay safe.
B
Both the political cartoon and the quote are critical of Space Force, using exaggerated images and mocking language to convey their messages.
C
The political cartoon focuses on the importance of Space Force despite the cost, while the quote focuses on the dangers posed by other countries.
D
The political cartoon focuses on Space Force’s hefty costs, while the quote focuses on the importance of Space Force to the world’s safety.

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