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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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The poster shows a message from the Centers for Disease Control. Ad text:I am a friend, a kayaker, and a heart transplant recipient. And I am living with HIV."Let's stop HIV together."-ScottScott (center) has lived with HIV since 1994.Get the facts. Get tested. Get involved.www.cdc.gov/ActAgainstAIDS

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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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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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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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The picture shows an advertisement for basketballs.

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A
It claims that everyone agrees that these basketballs are the best.
B
It details how these basketballs will improve performance.
C
It provides stats about players who use these basketballs.
D
It uses a celebrity to endorse these basketballs.
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Which statements about subjective ideas are true? Choose three answers.They can be proven with facts.They cannot be supported with facts.They are based on opinions.They recognize all relevant evidence of an idea.They use only evidence that supports the idea.

A
They can be proven with facts.
B
They cannot be supported with facts.
C
They are based on opinions.
D
They recognize all relevant evidence of an idea.
E
They use only evidence that supports the idea.
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How is fear used to influence the viewer to buy victory bonds? Check all that apply.

A
It shows spooky, shadowy hands trying to grab at a baby.
B
It shows a mother holding her baby close.
C
It uses exclamatory text to imply the need for protection.
D
It shows a terrified mother and baby.
E
It boldly tells the viewer to buy victory bonds.
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When did the two-party political system first develop?

A
just prior to the Civil War
B
shortly after the Great Depression
C
soon after the nation was founded
D
before independence was declared
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The poster shows a message from the Centers for Disease Control. Ad text:FIGHT FLUThe flu can make your children sick enough to miss school, activities, or even be hospitalized.Rarely, even healthy children can die from flu complications.Vaccinate your kids against the flu.PROTECT ME FROM FLU. VACCINATE ME.

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A
to encourage people to vaccinate their children for the flu
B
to generally promote all vaccinations of any type for children
C
to inform of high flu deaths in children
D
to advertise the flu vaccine's success rate
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Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

Y
Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.
N
No, they focus on developing legislation.
Y
Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.
N
No, the courts are immune to outside influences.
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Which best describes a political party?

A
a group with similar work ethics
B
a group with the desire to help others
C
a group with varied goals and ideals
D
a group with similar beliefs about government
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Bias is best defined as the

A
ability to describe the main points of a source.
B
tendency to view something in a particular way.
C
ability to recognize all relevant evidence.
D
reason for a person’s choices or actions.
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How did the Republican Party form?

A
The party evolved from the Democratic-Republicans.
B
The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.
C
The party combined several parties that supported strong centralized rule.
D
The party developed because of a disagreement about the role of government.
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Which interest group is an example of a single-issue interest group?

A
Everytown for Gun Safety
B
National League of Cities
C
Center for Health & Gender Equity
D
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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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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The icon shows five food groups recommended by the federal government in 2011.

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A
A healthy meal consists of the appropriate portions of five food groups.
B
A healthy meal means eating twice as many fruits as vegetables.
C
The government encourages equal portions of each food group.
D
The government’s recommendations are influenced by dairy farmers.
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political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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most

d
drawing votes away from major party candidates.
e
establishing a national platform.
a
appointing a chairperson for the party.
s
sponsoring national fundraising events.
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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 word best describes a voter at the political center?

A
liberal
B
moderate
C
progressive
D
conservative

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