The Media and Politics — Unit test Answers

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The most significant way Third Parties can directly influence a presidental election is by

A
drawing votes away from major party candidates.
B
establishing a national platform.
C
appointing a chairperson for the party.
D
sponsoring national fundraising events.
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Men who have completed some college are more likely than women who have completed high school to use nontraditional voting methods.
B
Women who have attained higher education are more likely than men who have completed high school to use nontraditional voting methods.
C
Younger voters are more likely to use nontraditional voting methods than older voters.
D
Older voters are more likely to use nontraditional voting methods than younger voters.
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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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What is the best definition of a resident alien?

A
A resident alien is a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen of that country.
B
A resident alien is a person who was an immigrant but has become a citizen of the country.
C
A resident alien is a person who wants to move to another country for school or work.
D
A resident alien is a person who was living in another country illegally and has been deported.
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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.
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An immigrant can become a US citizen through a process called

A
emigration.
B
naturalization.
C
registration.
D
residency.
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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.
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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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The naturalization process involves several steps including

A
finding a citizen to serve as a sponsor.
B
living in the United States for two years.
C
taking and passing a two-part test.
D
writing an essay about citizenship.
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What happens when voters are out of state on Election Day?

A
They must wait until the next election to vote.
B
They must register again to vote.
C
They must vote at a local polling place.
D
They must vote using an absentee ballot.
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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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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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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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Widespread gerrymandering can affect both state and national policy by

A
increasing the number of laws passed each year due to greater cooperation by elected officials at each level.
B
increasing voter turnout and making elected officials more accountable to the citizens of each state.
C
increasing the chances of one party enacting its platform in state legislatures and the House of Representatives.
D
increasing cooperation between state and national governments to pass and enforce similar laws.
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Which best describes voting districts that have been gerrymandered?

A
districts with equal numbers of minority voters
B
districts that never change over time
C
districts that are oddly shaped
D
districts with the same shape

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