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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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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.
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In a direct primary, voters

s
select a nominee through a delegate.
d
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
v
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
v
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
4

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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The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.

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u
uncover objective ideas.
e
examine motive.
i
identify the subject.
d
determine bias.
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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.

Answer:

gender

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What is one way that parties promote their platforms?

T
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.
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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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What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

E
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
E
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
E
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
E
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
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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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Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.

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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.
I
It claims that a flu shot is critical to improving one’s well-being.
I
It uses a teenager to show how cool the flu shot can be.
I
It states that getting a flu shot can protect those who get it and others who are vulnerable.
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When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

i
identify voters who will support their candidate.
s
sell campaign buttons door to door.
d
determine the income level of a community.
f
find out which candidate voters have selected.
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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?

v
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.
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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.
I
It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.

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