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Motivation is best defined as

A
a reason for a person’s choice or actions.
B
the tendency to view something in a particular way.
C
the ability to recognize why a source wants people to think in a particular way.
D
a method of choosing significant details that are included in the source.
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The subject of a source can best be described as the

A
main topic or area of concern.
B
most important idea in the text.
C
tendency to view something in a certain way.
D
way the source wants people to feel or think.
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The poster shows a message from the Centers for Disease Control. Ad text:I am a friend, a kayaker, and a heart transplant recipient. And I am living with HIV."Let's stop HIV together."-ScottScott (center) has lived with HIV since 1994.Get the facts. Get tested. Get involved.www.cdc.gov/ActAgainstAIDS

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A
explain the reasons why Scott contracted HIV.
B
share Scott’s personal story about living with HIV.
C
show that HIV is spreading throughout the population.
D
encourage the public to support the fight against HIV.
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How does this election ad demonstrate bias? Check all that apply.

A
It does not include multiple points of view.
B
It is not balanced.
C
It is based on facts.
D
It is based on opinions.
E
It was made to provide details about the candidate.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.PACs promote social causes.PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.PACs are international organizations.PACs are supported by corporate interests.PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.

A
PACs promote social causes.
B
PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
C
PACs are international organizations.
D
PACs are supported by corporate interests.
E
PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
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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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How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
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Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

d
determines which new laws must be written.
a
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
d
decides the importance of various committees.
s
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
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In 2019, the Supreme Court ordered the state of North Carolina to redraw gerrymandered voting districts. Which case set a precedent for this order?

A
Citizens United v. FEC
B
Baker v. Carr
C
Abbot v. Perez
D
Bush v. Gore
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A graph titled Funding for House Elections 2011 to 2012 shows parties on the horizontal axis and dollars (hundreds of millions) on the vertical axis. Approximately 610 of Republican funding was total raised, 200 was P A C funding, and 350 was individual funding. Approximately 490 of Democratic funding was total raised, 165 was P A C funding, and 290 was individual funding.

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A
Both parties are dependent on raising huge sums of money to fund their House campaigns.
B
PAC spending is not a significant factor when it comes to raising money for House campaigns.
C
The Democrats will always raise more money for House campaigns from individuals than the Republicans will.
D
Campaign funding laws have reduced the amount of money needed to fund House campaigns.
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What is the difference between the responsibilities and the duties of US citizens?

A
Responsibilities are tasks that are required of citizens by law, while duties are tasks that are expected of citizens.
B
Responsibilities are laws that citizens must obey, while duties are optional activities that citizens can participate in.
C
Responsibilities are laws that citizens can choose whether or not to obey, while duties are activities that citizens must participate in.
D
Responsibilities are tasks that are expected of citizens, while duties are tasks that are required of citizens by law.
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Read these words from the First Amendment to the Constitution.Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

A
bear arms against the government.
B
establish a national religion.
C
influence their representatives' decisions.
D
vote in elections.
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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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How does lobbying benefit the government?

L
Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
L
Lobbying presents all interests equally.
L
Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
L
Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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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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Who is the commander in chief of the military?

A
the secretary of defense
B
the president
C
the secretary of veterans affairs
D
the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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A responsible citizen could best participate in serving their community by

A
watching campaign ads on TV before going to vote.
B
registering for the selective service when they turn 18.
C
paying their federal income taxes on time each year.
D
driving a neighbor to their polling place on election day.
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Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

A
Pacific Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Southern Ocean
D
Atlantic Ocean
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Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

A
First Amendment
B
Second Amendment
C
Fifth Amendment
D
Fourteenth Amendment
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most likely

v
volunteers
l
local county organizations
s
state parties
n
national parties

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