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Which statement best describes how the media influence policy development?

A
The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.
B
The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.
C
The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.
D
The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both supported a strong central government.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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A
Polls
B
Debates
C
Donations
D
Letters
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When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

A
identify voters who will support their candidate.
B
sell campaign buttons door to door.
C
determine the income level of a community.
D
find out which candidate voters have selected.
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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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The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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A
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
B
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
C
be force to agree with a different agenda.
D
acquire additional power to pass a law.
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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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When the United States was founded, who could vote?

a
all American citizens
a
all white men and women
o
only white male property owners
o
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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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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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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Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter behavior?

A
the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots
B
the number of young people who register to vote
C
the difference in voting choices by men and by women
D
the percentage of women who choose to vote
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A graph titled Republican Nomination Race, 2012 shows candidates on the horizontal axis and number of delegates on the vertical axis. Romney won 1575 delegates. Santorum won 375 delegates. Paul won 200 delegates. Gingrich won 185 delegates.

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

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