Unit Test — Unit test Answers

Libertarianism could best be described as a political ideology that

assumes government exists in order to improve society.

seeks out new and better ways of managing government.

stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.

opposes government activity unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

to gain a political advantage

to ensure an equal chance for all candidates

to prove they deserve the voters’ support

to keep each voting district the same shape

Which of these arguments might be used by someone who supports strict campaign finance laws?

Finance laws violate the right to free speech.

Wealthy people have earned the right to make big campaign donations.

A corporation should be free to support whomever it wishes.

Corporations and labor unions have too much power.

What is the main purpose of an interest group?

to influence government policy

to overthrow the government

to vote to pass laws in Congress

to fill key staff positions in the White House

Because of the dominance of the two-party system, ______________ candidates often struggle to raise both funds and the visibility of their campaigns.

electoral

Republican

Democratic

third-party

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