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In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes

A
registering to vote in one’s home state.
B
making contributions to political campaigns.
C
signing up for a political party.
D
signing up for Selective Service.
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Which best describes how social-networking sites help political campaigns, especially when compared to traditional media?

A
They allow supporters to publicly criticize their policies.
B
They ensure that a campaign’s message is accurately presented.
C
They enable campaigns to sample public opinion.
D
They facilitate clear communication.
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What information is published in the Congressional Record?

A
Policy statements of members of Congress
B
Commentaries appearing on news networks
C
Debates that occurred within Congress
D
Results of public opinion polls
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Which of these is the best reason to explain why candidates for office hire campaign staff to run their campaigns?

A
Campaigns are complex undertakings, and candidates must hire staff members to manage specific activities.
B
If candidates for office lose their runs for office, they can blame staff members for what went wrong.
C
Candidates hire staff members because campaigns provide an opportunity to give jobs to family members and friends.
D
Campaigns are run according to accepted rules, and one of those rules is that candidates for office must hire campaign staff.
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Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?

A
Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents.
B
Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians.
C
Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections.
D
Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.
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The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

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A
25 percent
B
30 percent
C
35 percent
D
40 percent
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Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

A
to gain a political advantage
B
to ensure an equal chance for all candidates
C
to prove they deserve the voters’ support
D
to keep each voting district the same shape
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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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Why did the US Supreme Court rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr?

A
Tennessee had discriminated in favor of city voters over rural voters.
B
Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power.
C
Tennessee had refused to create districts that were the same shape.
D
Tennessee had refused to take part in the national census.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.PACs promote social causes.PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.PACs are international organizations.PACs are supported by corporate interests.PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.

A
PACs promote social causes.
B
PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
C
PACs are international organizations.
D
PACs are supported by corporate interests.
E
PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
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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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A 3-column table with 5 rows. The first column is labeled State with entries Florida, Michigan, New York, California, Texas. The second column is labeled Republican Primary with entries 12.8%, 16.5%, 1.4%, 22.9%, 12.8%. The third column is labeled General Election with entries 63.5%, 64.7%, 53.1%, 55.2%, 49.7%.

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A
the year in which this election took place
B
the candidates running for President
C
the percentage of Democratic primary voters
D
the states of New Jersey and Arizona
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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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Which of the following is an expectation of a good citizen, but not a legal requirement?

A
voting in every local, primary, and general election
B
paying taxes according to the law where you live
C
serving in the armed forces if drafted during wartime
D
following traffic laws and speed limits at all times
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What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury?

A
Possible jury members receive a court summons.
B
All possible jury members must report to the court.
C
Judges and lawyers choose the members of the jury.
D
The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.
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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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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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Why has social media affected political campaigns?

A
It is usually a quick and effective form of mass communication.
B
It is always a free way for politicians to advertise.
C
It is often not an effective way for citizens to criticize policy ideas.
D
It is an effective way of communicating with the public without getting feedback.
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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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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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