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Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test Answers

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What is the supreme law of the land?

A
the Articles of Confederation
B
the Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

A
Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election.
B
Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.
C
Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations.
D
Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role of money.
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Which statements about subjective ideas are true? Choose three answers.

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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Before people can take part in an election in the United States, they must

A
pass a written test about the Constitution.
B
register with their states to vote.
C
prove that they own property.
D
demonstrate the ability to speak proper English.
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The picture shows an advertisement for basketballs.

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It claims that everyone agrees that these basketballs are the best.
B
It details how these basketballs will improve performance.
C
It provides stats about players who use these basketballs.
D
It uses a celebrity to endorse these basketballs.
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A meeting of party members to choose a nominee through debate is called a

A
primary.
B
convention.
C
caucus.
D
general election.
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Which is an example of the difference between a responsibility and a duty of a US citizen who is an 18-year-old male?

A
He has a responsibility to pay taxes and a duty to perform community service.
B
He has a responsibility to vote and a duty to register for selective service.
C
He has a responsibility to serve on a jury and the duty to help neighbors in need.
D
He has a responsibility to serve in the military and a duty to clean up litter.
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The US Constitution defines citizenship in the

A
Thirteenth Amendment.
B
Fourteenth Amendment.
C
Fifteenth Amendment.
D
Sixteenth Amendment.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.

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 billboard shows Gerald Ford before the 1948 Republican primary.

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to get more working people to run for Congress
B
to encourage people to vote for Gerald Ford’s opponent
C
to encourage people to vote for Gerald Ford
D
to get people to vote in the September 14th election
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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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Which best describes what happens to voting districts every ten years?

A
They are reapportioned based on political party affiliation.
B
They are reapportioned based on information in the census.
C
They are reapportioned to give the federal government more power.
D
They are reapportioned to give the states more power.
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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.
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Which of these is a way in which politicians, particularly on the state and national level, would most likely interact with citizens online?

A
through instant messaging
B
by connecting on social media
C
through local town-hall meetings
D
by private messages
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Which is a component of the modern Republican Party’s platform?

A
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
B
expanding regulations of government departments like the EPA
C
limiting the types of resources used in energy production
D
expanding investment in national defense

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