Socialism and Communism — Unit test Answers
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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.I
It has increased foreign participation in elections.I
It has increased competition between candidates.I
It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.2
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?
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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.3
Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?
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It makes businesses too transparent.I
It favors groups over the individual.I
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.I
It offers advantages to those with money.4
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 flut
to encourage people to get vaccinated to protect the more vulnerablet
to encourage men to get the flu vaccine to protect babiest
to provide detailed evidence about the dangers of contracting the flu5
The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.
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uncover objective ideas.e
examine motive.i
identify the subject.d
determine bias.6
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a
a group formed to support political campaigns financiallya
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislationa
a group formed to influence government policya
a group driven by the political interests of the community7
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.p
paying local, state, and federal taxes.r
registering for the draft at a certain age.r
responding to a summons to serve on juries.8
What is one way that parties promote their platforms?
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They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.T
They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.T
They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.T
They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.10
PollsDebatesDonationsLetters
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PollsB
DebatesC
DonationsD
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Why are ads in support of a political candidate always biased?
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They depict every candidate running for political office.T
They use objective information to support a candidate.T
They contain factual details in support of a candidate.T
They are created to influence the public in a particular way.12
US politics is dominated by which two political parties?
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Green and LibertarianD
Democratic and RepublicanC
Constitution and DemocraticR
Republican and Libertarian13
The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).
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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.14
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The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.T
The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.T
The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.T
The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.Did you find these answers helpful?
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