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The Media and Politics — Unit test Answers

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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 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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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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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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In addition to a primary, political parties can nominate candidates for general election through a

A
petition or a vote of party leaders.
B
caucus or a convention.
C
signature drive or a public rally.
D
referendum or a ballot initiative.
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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.
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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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PollsDebatesDonationsLetters

A
Polls
B
Debates
C
Donations
D
Letters
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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 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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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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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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On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.political action committees (PACs)the presidentbusinessesinterest groupsunionsindividuals

A
political action committees (PACs)
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
unions
F
individuals
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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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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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A
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.
D
The number of voters who participated in the Republic Primary is higher in New York than in California.
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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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Party 1
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Party 2
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neither party
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the federal government

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