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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 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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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.
4

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.
5

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.
7

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.
8

Which is at the top of the political party organization?

V
Volunteers
L
Local organizations
S
State parties
T
The National party
9

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.
10

Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation

d
determines which new laws must be written.
a
allows for disagreements to be settled quickly.
d
decides the importance of various committees.
s
shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.
11

The graph shows choice of party affiliation.

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A
25 percent
B
30 percent
C
35 percent
D
40 percent
12

The picture shows an advertisement for basketballs.

Question illustration
A
The advertisement attempts to change people’s opinions about basketball.
B
The advertisement tries to gain people’s support for change in basketball.
C
The advertisement tries to get people to buy Double Dunk basketballs.
D
The advertisement encourages people to play basketball to be healthy.
13

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.
14

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
15

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.
17

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.
18

The most important role of election officials is to make sure that an election

A
takes place.
B
is administered fairly.
C
is inexpensive.
D
finishes on time.
19

In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by

A
a summons.
B
a phone call.
C
an e-mail.
D
a text message.
20

The poster shows a flu vaccine campaign from the CDC.

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A
It shows someone who is famous.
B
It promotes the idea of self-preservation.
C
It uses social pressures to protect those at high risk.
D
It provides statistics on the dangers of the flu.
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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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