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Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

A
They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies.
B
They ensure that a campaign’s message is accurately presented.
C
They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.
D
They facilitate clear communication.
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How has the Internet most changed the way voters interact with campaigns?

A
It has enabled voters to participate more actively.
B
It has encouraged voters to consider issues more.
C
It has generated greater criticism of campaigns.
D
It has increased voting rates and support for candidates.
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Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

A
It may be the only accessible source of information on the issues and candidates for a particular group of people.
B
It helps people have a comprehensive understanding of all of the issues.
C
It introduces the public to only the candidates who have the best chance of winning.
D
It encourages people to vote for the right candidate based on the media’s informed opinions.
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A bar chart shows income on the x axis and percentage voting on the y axis. Less than 10,000 dollars, 49. 15,000 to 19,999 dollars, 56. 30,000 to 39,999 dollars, 62. 50,000 to 74,999, 70. 100,000 to 149,999, 79.

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A
The Race for President, 2008
B
Voter Turnout, 2008-2012
C
Percentage of Voting, 2008-2012
D
Voter Turnout by Income Group, 2008
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For what purposes do politicians generally use the Internet? Select three answers.

A
to generate donations
B
to organize supporters
C
to limit criticism
D
to solicit support
E
to pass legislation
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A
The same number of youth voted in 2008 as in 2012.
B
Most young voters favor Republican candidates.
C
Most young voters favor Democratic candidates.
D
Young voters represent most of the electorate.
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The role of a campaign manager is to

A
select a candidate to run for office.
B
contact the media on a daily basis.
C
donate money to buy campaign materials.
D
oversee a campaign organization.
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Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

A
They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies.
B
They ensure that a campaign’s message is accurately presented.
C
They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.
D
They facilitate clear communication.
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Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?

A
It reduces competition between opposing lobbyists.
B
It enables multiple issues to be addressed at once.
C
It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.
D
It increases the number of supporting votes for pending legislation.
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Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?

A
Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents.
B
Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians.
C
Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections.
D
Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.
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political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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Which of these is a way in which politicians, particularly on the state and national level, would most likely interact with citizens online?

A
through instant messaging
B
by connecting on social media
C
through local town-hall meetings
D
by private messages
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The media aim to make the public

A
aware of the issues.
B
actively involved.
C
accountable.
D
opinionated.
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What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?

A
ask for donations
B
promote policies
C
encourage debate
D
win votes
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Why has social media affected political campaigns?

A
It is usually a quick and effective form of mass communication.
B
It is always a free way for politicians to advertise.
C
It is often not an effective way for citizens to criticize policy ideas.
D
It is an effective way of communicating with the public without getting feedback.
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The leader of a political party in the legislative branch has the power to

A
nominate various state officials.
B
control the strategy of the party.
C
select state and national judges.
D
decide how members will vote.
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Why must lobbyists register with the government and report their activities annually?

A
to provide transparency on how lobbyists and government officials interact
B
to ensure that corrupt practices can be tracked and taxed appropriately
C
to make sure that government employees are in the right buildings during working hours
D
to track which lobbyists are the most successful at influencing changes in policy
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Why is it important to have media coverage of government elections?

A
It may be the only accessible source of information on the issues and candidates for a particular group of people.
B
It helps people have a comprehensive understanding of all of the issues.
C
It introduces the public to only the candidates who have the best chance of winning.
D
It encourages people to vote for the right candidate based on the media’s informed opinions.
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How can effective state laws best support a fair election process?

A
State laws can ensure fair access for voters to registration and polling places.
B
State laws can prohibit political speech if it is considered controversial.
C
State laws can restrict voting rights if the government has a good reason.
D
State laws can benefit some people and hurt others to keep an election fair.
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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

A
Animal Defense League
B
Save the Children Action Network
C
Senate Conservatives Fund
D
American Federation of Teachers

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