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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 question best relates to the point of view of a source?

A
When was the source created?
B
For whom was this source created?
C
Does the source seem to have a bias?
D
Where was the source first published?
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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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Which statements best describe reliable and balanced sources? Check all that apply.They display a biased point of view.They include articles written by experts.They present different sides of an issue.They come from academic organizations.They often include blogs written by amateurs.

A
They display a biased point of view.
B
They include articles written by experts.
C
They present different sides of an issue.
D
They come from academic organizations.
E
They often include blogs written by amateurs.
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Which argument does the speech "For the Equal Rights Amendment” best support?

A
An equal rights amendment is needed.
B
An equal rights amendment would be harmful.
C
An equal rights amendment should be postponed.
D
An equal rights amendment would have little effect.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of "For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Representative Shirley Chisholm?

A
Women are not appreciated for their contributions to society.
B
No law can erase the prejudice that exists in people’s minds.
C
The country’s legal system should protect the rights of women.
D
The passage of one amendment will not be able to make a difference.
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Which phrase from "For the Equal Rights Amendment” addresses a counterargument?

A
“It is time we act to assure full equality of opportunity”
B
“this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination”
C
“that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue”
D
“the amendment is necessary to clarify countless ambiguities”
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Question illustration
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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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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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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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

A
to influence government policy
B
to overthrow the government
C
to vote to pass laws in Congress
D
to fill key staff positions in the White House
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The US Democratic Party mostly includes members who are

A
moderate, conservative, or liberal.
B
moderate, conservative, or Libertarian.
C
moderate, progressive, or liberal.
D
moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.
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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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While state law governs many aspects of the election process, the federal government is responsible for

A
registering voters.
B
organizing local polling places.
C
counting votes.
D
passing campaign finance laws.
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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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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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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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Federal Election CommissionFederal Communications CommissionFederal Trade CommissionFederal Maritime Commission

A
Federal Election Commission
B
Federal Communications Commission
C
Federal Trade Commission
D
Federal Maritime Commission
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Which phrase from "Conservation as a National Duty” identifies the intended audience of this source?

A
“Governors of the several States”
B
“this Conference at the White House”
C
“natural resources . . . are in danger”
D
“animals are domesticated”
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Which of the following is an example of a biased source?

A
a primarily fact-based article for an academic journal
B
a debate that presents both sides of a controversial issue
C
an editorial that only gives the writer’s opinion on a timely topic
D
an article with quotations from diverse thinkers on a political issue

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