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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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Debates are an important part of the election process, because they

f
focus on specific issues.
a
are used to propose new laws.
h
help voters choose the best party.
s
show the public how candidates deal with pressure.
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Which best describes what happens to voting districts every ten years?

A
They are reapportioned based on political party affiliation.
B
They are reapportioned based on information in the census.
C
They are reapportioned to give the federal government more power.
D
They are reapportioned to give the states more power.
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The chart compares how men and women voted in presidential elections from 1972 to 2012.

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m
men and women are more likely to support Democratic candidates going forward.
w
women and men were equal in their support of Democratic candidates.
m
men were more likely to support Democratic candidates than women.
w
women were more likely to support Democratic candidates than men.
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Lobbyists are required to follow strict

A
state voting laws.
B
restrictions on free speech.
C
tax regulations on income.
D
legal and ethical standards.
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more likely

f
favor a liberal ideology.
f
favor a progressive ideology.
f
favor a libertarian ideology.
f
favor a conservative ideology.
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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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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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What is the purpose of a political party’s platform?

A
to persuade voters that the party cares about them
B
to state the goals of the party and its position on issues
C
to attack the character of the opposing party’s candidates
D
to advertise for corporations that support the political party
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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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political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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mostly

m
moderate, conservative, or liberal.
m
moderate, conservative, or Libertarian.
m
moderate, progressive, or liberal.
m
moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.
13

Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

A
pass a written test about the Constitution.
B
register with their states to vote.
C
prove that they own property.
D
demonstrate the ability to speak proper English.
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A bar chart shows election years on the x axis and percentage of voters on the y axis. 2006, 40; 2008, 61; 2010, 40; 2012, 59.

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A
Voter Turnout, 2006-2012
B
Presidential Winners and Losers
C
Presidential Election Years, 2006-2012
D
Number of US Voters
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What kind of person is most likely to hold a left-wing political ideology?

A
a conservative
B
a liberal
C
a Libertarian
D
a moderate
16

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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best

a
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
i
is the extreme right wing.
p
prefers to limit government.
v
values individual freedom over government involvement.
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How does lobbying negatively affect government?

A
Lobbyists can provide information on issues to the public.
B
Lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive.
C
Lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information.
D
Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.
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What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

A
to reinforce their messages
B
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
C
to influence undecided voters
D
to generate donations
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most

W
Wealthy and elite groups should not benefit at the expense of ordinary people.
M
Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses.
G
Government regulation must weigh the needs of citizens over corporations.
T
The government is best suited to protect and provide for ordinary citizens.

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