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Voter ID Laws — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following was the first public movement in which American women took leadership roles?

A
the abolition movement
B
the temperance movement
C
the suffrage movement
D
the property rights movement
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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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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”I have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. How does King support this claim in the rest of his letter?

A
by providing examples of recent nonviolent sit-ins
B
by quoting Socrates and establishing historical precedent
C
by chronicling the history of violent tension throughout the South
D
by presenting a visual image of a world in which equality reigns
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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.
5

The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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b
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
l
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
b
be force to agree with a different agenda.
a
acquire additional power to pass a law.
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Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

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It makes businesses too transparent.
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It favors groups over the individual.
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It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
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It offers advantages to those with money.
7

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.
B
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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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 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.
m
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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Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.

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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”If I sought to answer all the criticisms that cross my desk, my secretaries would have little time for anything other than such correspondence in the course of the day, and I would have no time for constructive work. But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.What is the author’s purpose for including these sentences?

A
to describe the productivity of his daily routine
B
to emphasize the significance of his critics’ letter
C
to establish the impressive credentials of his staff
D
to explain the nature of his profession
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US politics is dominated by which two political parties?

G
Green and Libertarian
D
Democratic and Republican
C
Constitution and Democratic
R
Republican and Libertarian

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