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Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

A
state-sponsored religion
B
financial support for political candidates
C
development of international economic relationships
D
causes and values important to a community
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the Presidentthe Senatethe House of Representatives

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the President
B
the Senate
C
the House of Representatives
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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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Which of these are required steps in the process to become a naturalized citizen? Select FOUR answers.Pass a two-part test.Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.Join the United States military.Promise to vote in every election.Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.Promise to obey United States laws.

A
Pass a two-part test.
B
Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.
C
Join the United States military.
D
Promise to vote in every election.
E
Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
F
Promise to obey United States laws.
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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.
o
opposes government activity unless it’s absolutely necessary.
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An example of a volunteer opportunity within one’s community might be

A
join the US Army or US Navy.
B
sign up for the Peace Corps.
C
serve at a homeless shelter.
D
take part in Teach for America.
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Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

A
the ability to actively participate in policy making
B
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
C
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
D
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process
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In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

A
all qualified voters
B
only party members
C
only party leaders
D
delegates
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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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American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via

A
income taxes.
B
sales taxes.
C
property taxes.
D
sin taxes.
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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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Voter Turnout, 2006-2012
B
Presidential Winners and Losers
C
Presidential Election Years, 2006-2012
D
Number of US Voters
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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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most

F
Federal regulation can protect the environment and citizens from corporate greed.
T
The government needs to have a broad role within society.
T
The nation requires a powerful military to provide a strong defense.
T
The government should be limited in its activities.
U
Unemployment benefits, Social Security, and food benefits have helped improve society.
V
Voters are conservative-minded in tradition and values.
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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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One reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted is because

A
supporting a candidate is considered free speech.
B
the Constitution limits the influence of citizens on elections.
C
limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.
D
restrictions allow for greater influence by fewer corporations.

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