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What is the primary goal of political parties in televised presidential debates?

A
to prove which party is best
B
to present potential candidates
C
to establish bipartisan agreements
D
to explain party platforms to voters
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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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The role of a campaign manager is to

A
select a candidate to run for office.
B
contact the media on a daily basis.
C
donate money to buy campaign materials.
D
oversee a campaign organization.
4

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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political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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The chart compares how men and women voted in presidential elections from 1972 to 2012.

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

e
electoral
R
Republican
D
Democratic
t
third-party
8

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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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.
10

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.
11

How have changes in the media and modern technology most changed how candidates campaign?

A
Candidates often spend less on advertisements and more on polling.
B
Candidates must explain their positions well in written newspaper articles.
C
Candidates often effectively use social media to reach voters.
D
Candidates must be able to give convincing in-person speeches.
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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
13

In the United States, at what age are citizens allowed to vote?

A
16
B
18
C
21
D
25
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What happens when voters are out of state on Election Day?

A
They must wait until the next election to vote.
B
They must register again to vote.
C
They must vote at a local polling place.
D
They must vote using an absentee ballot.
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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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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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best

a
assumes government exists in order to improve society.
s
seeks out new and better ways of managing government.
s
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
e
encourages greater government regulation.
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Look at the information in this bar graph.

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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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On election day, a volunteer for a local political party would most likely

A
make phone calls or canvas neighborhoods to make sure people vote.
B
appear in a national TV commercial supporting a presidential candidate.
C
register new voters for the next presidential election in four years.
D
print campaign posters for people to advertise for a candidate.
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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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