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How did the Republican Party form?

The party evolved from the Democratic-Republicans.

The party formed by combining several antislavery factions.

The party combined several parties that supported strong centralized rule.

The party developed because of a disagreement about the role of government.

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Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

to gain a political advantage

to ensure an equal chance for all candidates

to prove they deserve the voters’ support

to keep each voting district the same shape

Why did the US Supreme Court rule against the state of Tennessee in Baker v. Carr?

Tennessee had discriminated in favor of city voters over rural voters.

Tennessee had not redistricted since 1901, keeping rural districts in power.

Tennessee had refused to create districts that were the same shape.

Tennessee had refused to take part in the national census.

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While private funding for a campaign may come from a variety of sources, which source provides public funding for a campaign?

wealthy donors

government

foreign countries

labor unions

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