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The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election.This chart demonstrates the influence of on political ideology.

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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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In a direct primary, voters

A
select a nominee through a delegate.
B
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
C
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
D
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
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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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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 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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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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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

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A
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
B
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
C
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
D
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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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 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 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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A
Party 1
B
Party 2
C
neither party
D
the federal government
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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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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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