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Which of these people would be a natural-born US citizen? Select three options.

A
Ivan was born in Russia, but his mother was born in the United States.
B
Ethan’s parents were both born in Israel, but he was born in the United States.
C
Alice was born in France, but all of her grandparents were US citizens.
D
Pedro’s parents were both born in Spain, but he was born in the US territory of Puerto Rico.
E
Sebastian was born in Greece, but he moved to the US with his parents before he was two.
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What does the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press mean for news people?

A
They can write about unsupported rumors as if they were factual.
B
They must report the news without favoritism toward any point of view.
C
They can report the news without getting the government’s permission.
D
They must always challenge the government’s positions on major issues.
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Read the passage about a recent immigrant to the United States.Hannah and her family moved to the United States from Israel when she was just an infant. Hannah is 19 years old and is very interested in politics. She is studying political science at the local college. She has always wanted to become a naturalized US citizen; however, she has not yet taken the citizenship test. She is a responsible citizen in all regards. She volunteers, has never been in trouble with the law, and works on campus to help young students get involved in the political scene.

A
She is not old enough to vote.
B
She is not a responsible citizen.
C
She is not a United States citizen.
D
She has prior criminal convictions.
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Which person is being a good community member?

A
Lola always takes an afternoon walk with her dog.
B
Ria studies hard to ensure she is on the honor roll each semester.
C
Cooper does grocery shopping for his family while his parents are at work.
D
Horace serves sandwiches at the local soup kitchen every Saturday afternoon.
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How can effective state laws best support a fair election process?

A
State laws can ensure fair access for voters to registration and polling places.
B
State laws can prohibit political speech if it is considered controversial.
C
State laws can restrict voting rights if the government has a good reason.
D
State laws can benefit some people and hurt others to keep an election fair.
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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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Which is at the top of the political party organization?

A
Volunteers
B
Local organizations
C
State parties
D
The National party
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A graph titled Funding for House Elections 2011 to 2012 shows parties on the horizontal axis and dollars (hundreds of millions) on the vertical axis. Approximately 610 of Republican funding was total raised, 200 was P A C funding, and 350 was individual funding. Approximately 490 of Democratic funding was total raised, 165 was P A C funding, and 290 was individual funding.

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A
Both parties are dependent on raising huge sums of money to fund their House campaigns.
B
PAC spending is not a significant factor when it comes to raising money for House campaigns.
C
The Democrats will always raise more money for House campaigns from individuals than the Republicans will.
D
Campaign funding laws have reduced the amount of money needed to fund House campaigns.
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Which of these best describes what the media generally facilitate for the public?

A
the ability to actively participate in policy making
B
the ability to communicate with government officials and lawmakers
C
the ability to try to influence policy decisions
D
the ability to hear discussions on laws and the lawmaking process
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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.
12

Lobbyists are required to follow strict

A
state voting laws.
B
restrictions on free speech.
C
tax regulations on income.
D
legal and ethical standards.
13

Which is a component of the modern Democratic Party’s platform?

A
extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare
B
reducing government oversight of economic practices
C
reducing the role of government in industries that have been traditionally private, like energy production
D
expanding investment in national defense
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Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

A
Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.
B
No, they focus on developing legislation.
C
Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.
D
No, the courts are immune to outside influences.
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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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States with same-day registration: 2008, 71 percent; 2012, 71 percent. States without same-day registration: 2008, 62 percent; 2012, 59 percent.

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A
More states offered same-day registration than states that did not.
B
States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration.
C
More voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012, no matter what their state’s registration policy.
D
Voter turnout was much the same in states with and without same-day registration.
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The Internet and social media have increased the level of interactions between politicians and citizens, but how has their use changed the nature of the interactions?

A
Their use has made interactions more volatile.
B
Their use has structured the nature of the interactions.
C
Their use has increased the formality of the interactions.
D
Their use has required citizens to be proactive.
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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 is the first step in the naturalization process?

A
taking an oath
B
getting fingerprinted
C
taking a civics test
D
filling out an application
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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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In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

A
all qualified voters
B
only party members
C
only party leaders
D
delegates

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