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The Media and Politics — Unit test Answers

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The poster shows a flu vaccine campaign from the Centers for Disease Control.

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to inform parents that their children need to be vaccinated against the flu
B
to encourage people to get vaccinated to protect the more vulnerable
C
to encourage men to get the flu vaccine to protect babies
D
to provide detailed evidence about the dangers of contracting the flu
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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?

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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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How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

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

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They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.
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They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.
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They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.
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They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.
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The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.
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The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.
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The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.
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The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.
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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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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

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more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
m
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
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more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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PollsDebatesDonationsLetters

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Polls
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Debates
C
Donations
D
Letters
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PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
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PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
P
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
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PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
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The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.

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uncover objective ideas.
B
examine motive.
C
identify the subject.
D
determine bias.
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Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.

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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

B
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
B
Both supported a strong central government.
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Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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The poster shows part of the CDC’s flu vaccine campaign.

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It implies that people who do not get a flu shot are on the fringes of society.
B
It claims that a flu shot is critical to improving one’s well-being.
C
It uses a teenager to show how cool the flu shot can be.
D
It states that getting a flu shot can protect those who get it and others who are vulnerable.
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A 3 column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled State with entries Florida, Michigan, New York, California, Texas. Column 2 is labeled Republican primary (percentage) with entries 12.8, 16.5, 1.4, 22.9, 12.8. Column 3 is labeled General Election (percentage) with entries 63.5, 64.7, 53.1, 55.2, 49.7.

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Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
B
Texas and California have the same number of Republican voters.
C
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
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The number of voters who participated in the Republic Primary is higher in New York than in California.

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