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Which of the following best describes Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony?

A
two women who formed the National Woman Suffrage Association
B
the first two American women to hold national elected office
C
two women who formed the American Abortionist Movement
D
the first two American women to vote legally in a national election
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Which of these women’s rights advocates fought for women’s suffrage, abolishment of slavery, and co-authored the Declaration of Sentiments declaring that women were created equal with men?

A
Jeannette Rankin
B
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
C
Carrie Chapman Catt
D
Margaret Sanger
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How did the 1840 World’s Anti-Slavery Convention affect the women’s suffrage movement?

A
Women and men participated equally in the convention; this helped show the US government that women deserved the right to vote.
B
Women and men participated equally in the convention; this raised the profile of several key female activists.
C
Women were not allowed to fully participate in the convention; this directly led to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
D
Women were not allowed to fully participate in the convention; this led several key female activists to shift their focus to women's rights.
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In the early 1800s, female reformers focused on the issue(s) of:

A
temperance only.
B
women's access to health care and health education.
C
temperance, abolition, and women's access to education.
D
women's right to vote.
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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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Conservatism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
B
seeks out new and better ways of managing government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
encourages greater government regulation.
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A lobbyist’s job includes

A
researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.
B
practicing law and defending clients in court.
C
registering with the government and getting a specialized license.
D
making political connections and giving gifts to lawmakers in exchange for support.
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Read the excerpt from “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”In our own nation, the Boston Tea Party represented a massive act of civil disobedience.Why does King use this allusion?

A
to establish historical precedent for his actions
B
to commemorate a beloved US leader
C
to appeal to his critics’ sense of moral justice
D
to forge a connection with modern political figures
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The most influential and powerful members of a political party are most likely found

A
in party precincts.
B
at the state party level.
C
among party volunteers.
D
inside the national party.
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What do most Libertarians tend to believe?

A
Wealthy and elite groups should not benefit at the expense of ordinary people.
B
Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses.
C
Government regulation must weigh the needs of citizens over corporations.
D
The government is best suited to protect and provide for ordinary citizens.
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Read the quotation by Abigail Adams.“[I]n the new Code of Laws…Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors...If [particular] care and attention is not paid to the [Ladies] we are determined to foment a [Rebellion], and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.”Which of the following best describes Abigail Adams' view on the role of women in society?

A
Adams understood the necessity of a double standard between men and women.
B
Adams believed that women had traditionally been denied a voice in society’s affairs, and that this should change.
C
Adams was pleased with the traditional situation of women, and she wanted it to continue in the new nation.
D
Adams believed that women had traditionally been denied a voice in society’s affairs, and she planned to start a suffrage group.
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Look at the information in this bar graph.

Question illustration
A
Voters were not as interested in the issues in 2006 as they were in 2014.
B
Voter turnout in national election years is irregular from 2006 to 2020.
C
The majority of Americans vote in every election.
D
Older voters boycotted the polls in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
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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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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

A
Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election.
B
Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.
C
Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations.
D
Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role of money.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law. Any law that uplifts human personality is just. Why does King use this allusion?

A
to appeal to his critics’ sense of duty
B
to describe an historical precedent
C
to commemorate a famous leader
D
to encourage a consideration of ethics
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What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process?

A
consistency
B
complete accuracy
C
transparency
D
comprehensiveness
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Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

A
determines which new laws must be written.
B
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
C
decides the importance of various committees.
D
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.

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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States with same-day registration: 2008, 71 percent; 2012, 71 percent. States without same-day registration: 2008, 62 percent; 2012, 59 percent.

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A
More states offered same-day registration than states that did not.
B
States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration.
C
More voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012, no matter what their state’s registration policy.
D
Voter turnout was much the same in states with and without same-day registration.
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In general, what beliefs are held by most right-wing voters? Select three correct options.

A
Federal regulation can protect the environment and citizens from corporate greed.
B
The government needs to have a broad role within society.
C
The nation requires a powerful military to provide a strong defense.
D
The government should be limited in its activities.
E
Unemployment benefits, Social Security, and food benefits have helped improve society.
F
Voters are conservative-minded in tradition and values.

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