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Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter behavior?

the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots

the number of young people who register to vote

the difference in voting choices by men and by women

the percentage of women who choose to vote

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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

Both strongly opposed slavery.

Both were formed because of a dispute.

Both supported a strong central government.

Both were organized on federal and state levels.

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

be able to pursue their legislative agenda.

lack sufficient votes to pass a law.

be force to agree with a different agenda.

acquire additional power to pass a law.

PollsDebatesDonationsLetters

Polls

Debates

Donations

Letters

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?

volunteering for the Peace Corps.

paying local, state, and federal taxes.

registering for the draft at a certain age.

responding to a summons to serve on juries.

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.

Party 1

Party 2

neither party

the federal government

In a direct primary, voters

select a nominee through a delegate.

debate as a group to nominate a candidate.

vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.

vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.

What is one way that parties promote their platforms?

They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.

They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.

They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.

They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.

Which statement best describes how the media influence policy development?

The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.

The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.

The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.

The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.

How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising.

It has increased foreign participation in elections.

It has increased competition between candidates.

It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.

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

Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.

Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.

Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.

Everyone must volunteer for community service.

Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.

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

petition or a vote of party leaders.

caucus or a convention.

signature drive or a public rally.

referendum or a ballot initiative.

When the United States was founded, who could vote?

all American citizens

all white men and women

only white male property owners

only men

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.

Romney had more success in states with caucuses, not primaries.

Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum combined won more delegates than Romney.

Santorum’s strategy should have been to run in more primaries.

Romney won the most delegates in the race for the 2012 nomination.

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