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1. Question 1

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   Suppose it is 1830s and the Jacksonian era is in full swing in the United States. Who would have likely seen their voting rights expanded during this time?

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   a wealthy, property-owning white man

   a former African American slave

   a married white woman

   a white male who did not own property
2. Question 2

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   The translation of values and beliefs into a way of assessing the political environment is generally referred to as ______.

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   liberal ideology

   political orientation

   party preference

   conservative ideology
3. Question 3

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   The broad principles that form the foundation of American political culture that most Americans support and adhere to are referred to as ______.

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   orientations

   ideologies

   values

   beliefs
4. Question 4

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   Most public opinion polls measure which level of public opinion?

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   values and beliefs

   political ideology

   political orientation

   political preferences
5. Question 5

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   According to the text, which factor is often analyzed in the context of continuity or changeability?

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   presidential approval

   support for gun control

   education reform policies

   abortion laws
6. Question 6

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   Polls that involve consumers calling in to respond to a poll question are known as ______.

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   self-selected listener opinion polls

   log-in polls

   computerized response audience polling

   intercept polls
7. Question 7

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   The process by which people develop their values, beliefs, and opinions about politics is known as ______.

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   political socialization

   political growth

   political development

   political radicalization
8. Question 8

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   What motive is there for a news program to focus on a presidential candidate’s character and background rather than their positions on policy issues?

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   Data suggests people care more about the personality of candidates than policies.

   Americans use personal character more than policy positions when voting.

   It is critical that the public be aware of the character of candidates.

   Such a focus drives more views and boosts advertising revenue for the media outlet.
9. Question 9

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   What is the defining characteristic of television?

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   its entertainment value

   its high accessibility

   its visual nature

   its trustworthiness
10. Question 10

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    Why is private ownership of media not necessarily a positive thing?

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    Different companies still tend to follow a standard format.

    The media is still influenced heavily by the government.

    Large media companies are more likely to hire biased reporters.

    Media companies are driven by profits, not the desire to inform.
11. Question 11

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    Dennis Prager is a conservative radio talk show host who often receives calls from those who disagree with his points of view. Those who call in to his show discuss their points of agreement or disagreement with him, which other listeners can then evaluate. This is an example of which function of the media?

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    exacerbating party conflict

    increasing partisan divisions

    reinforcing ideologies

    facilitating public debate
12. Question 12

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    A pharmaceutical company has pressured members of Congress into passing a law reducing the regulations required for human trial testing of new drugs. This new law would lower the costs of producing drugs for the company, but has the risk of increased negative outcomes on trial subjects and patients who are prescribed the drug. This is an example of which criticism of interest groups?

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    Interest groups disproportionately benefit those in already privileged situations.

    Interest group leaders are unelected and have too great of an influence over policy.

    Interest groups make it difficult to get things accomplished in government.

    Interest groups work to achieve benefits for themselves while passing costs on to others.
13. Question 13

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    It is clear that lobbying is critical to interest groups’ success in influencing public policy. But lobbyists are also seen as necessary agents in policymaking from public officials’ perspective because _______.

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    the process of competitive lobbying helps officials craft bipartisan policies

    they often act as mediators between parties, helping to overcome federal gridlock

    the gifts and donations they provide help speed up the policymaking process

    their perspective and expertise are useful in crafting effective policies
14. Question 14

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    What is the relationship between congressional committees and interest groups within the iron triangle?

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    Interest groups introduce new policies and legislation to members of congressional committees for consideration.

    Interest groups pressure members of congressional committees to implement policies that would benefit that interest group.

    Interest groups provide objective information and conduct research on behalf of a congressional committee in a certain area of policy.

    Interest groups work with congressional committees to improve existing policies to benefit more Americans.
15. Question 15

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    What motive does an interest group have to file an amicus curiae brief?

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    to appeal legislation that it sees as harmful to its interests

    to try to reverse the outcome of a previous Supreme Court case

    to influence a court’s interpretation of law to the interest group’s benefit

    to file a lawsuit that will automatically originate in a higher court
16. Question 16

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    Why do candidates running for local or state office feel compelled to be more responsive to the party they are affiliated with?

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    They are often paid by the party to espouse its beliefs and platform.

    They often depend on the party organization’s resources and services.

    They are less accountable to voters since turnout is lower at that level.

    They tend to be new to politics and thus use the party platform as a guide.
17. Question 17

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    Political parties have developed complex organizations at the national, state, and local levels to fulfill which core function?

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    influencing public policy

    selecting leadership in government

    contesting elections

    providing a framework for voters
18. Question 18

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    Why are older Americans more likely to turn out to vote than younger Americans?

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    Older Americans know more about politics and appreciate democracy more than younger Americans.

    Older Americans usually do not have to go to work on Election Day, but younger Americans often do.

    Older Americans are more socially and personally established, whereas younger Americans have less stability.

    Older Americans are far more involved in politics and understand the issues better than younger Americans.
19. Question 19

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    During the election of 1860, the Democratic and Republican parties aligned themselves along North-South lines due to strong differences on the issue of slavery. This is an example of ______.

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    divided government

    dealignment

    a critical election

    devolution
20. Question 20

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    How do interest groups influence government officials?

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    bribery

    lobbying

    canvassing

    franking
21. Question 21

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    Involvement in interest groups is protected by which amendment?

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    the First Amendment

    the Third Amendment

    the Ninth Amendment

    the Tenth Amendment
22. Question 22

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    Groups that focus on issues and interests outside of commerce and finance are considered ______.

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    noneconomic interest groups

    social justice groups

    business groups

    special interest groups
23. Question 23

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    The ______ benefits of joining an interest group are those that benefit society in general and not necessarily the members of that group specifically.

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    solidary

    material

    purposive

    indirect
24. Question 24

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    Many who criticize the influence of interest groups do so because they believe that interest groups disproportionately benefit ______.

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    wealthy elites

    conservatives

    politicians

    women over men
25. Question 25

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    What are intergovernmental lobbies?

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    organizations of special interests within executive bureaucratic agencies

    interest groups collectively representing states, cities, and other governments

    interest groups that exist within the committees and subcommittees of Congress

    interest groups that work to influence intergovernmental organizations like the U.N.
26. Question 26

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    Newspapers, magazines, and books are examples of ______.

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    modern print media

    dying media formats

    the partisan press

    new media technologies
27. Question 27

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    What is one criticism of sensationalism surrounding election coverage?

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    Election coverage decreases voter turnout rates.

    Heavy coverage overloads voters with information.

    There is not enough focus on a candidate’s background.

    There is too much focus on pre-election polls.
28. Question 28

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    Who was the first president to hold regular press conferences to periodically update the public?

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    John F. Kennedy

    Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    Woodrow Wilson
29. Question 29

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    Which invention allowed for the widespread electronic transmission of information in the mid-1800s?

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    the radio

    the rotary press

    the telegraph

    the television
30. Question 30

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    What is the most basic function of the media in American politics?

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    facilitating public debate

    holding the government accountable

    offering partisan reporting of incidents

    providing objective coverage of events
31. Question 31

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    The idea that the media is influential in telling the public what to think about is known as the ______.

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    agenda-setting theory

    priming

    the primacy tendency

    cultivation theory
32. Question 32

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    Why is it important to measure the intensity of public opinion in addition to direction?

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    Intensity allows lawmakers to determine which policies are popular and which are not.

    Intensity gives a more detailed view of public opinion and is more valuable to analysts and lawmakers.

    Intensity is an excellent indicator of the stability of public opinion over time.

    Intensity helps political scientists understand trends in public opinion regarding certain policy areas.
33. Question 33

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    Of the discussed characteristics of public opinion that analysts seek to measure, which is the most basic?

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    continuity

    direction

    changeability

    intensity
34. Question 34

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    What is the most likely reason political preferences are the most widely discussed level of public opinion?

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    Political preferences help Americans decide which political party they most closely identify with.

    Political preferences allow Americans to determine how they feel about specific policy issues.

    Political preferences provide insight into the stability and cohesion of the American political system.

    Political preferences are more specific and allow government officials to gauge support for policies.
35. Question 35

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    Which amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

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    the Twenty-Sixth Amendment

    the Twenty-Fourth Amendment

    the Nineteenth Amendment

    the Fifteenth Amendment
36. Question 36

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    What led to the formation of the Democratic Party?

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    the death of Alexander Hamilton

    the outcome of the 1824 election

    the ratification of the United States Constitution

    the abolition of slavery in the United States
37. Question 37

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    When protesters are engaged in illegal but non-violent activity, they are engaged in ______.

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    legal protest

    violent protest

    civil disobedience

    boycott
38. Question 38

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    The percentage of eligible voters who show up to vote on Election Day is known as ______.

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    voter turnout

    the election contest

    the rational turnout

    voter efficacy
39. Question 39

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    According to the text, which core principle underpins representative democracy?

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    majoritarianism

    individualism

    liberty

    diversity
40. Question 40

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    The right to vote is also known as ______.

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    delegation

    franchise

    efficacy

    majoritarianism
41. Question 41

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    Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont is an independent who believes that the government should provide free health care, forgive college loan debt, and make sure the top one percent of earners are paying their fair share of taxes. Given that information, Sanders’ political ideology most resembles which ideology?

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    libertarian

    Democratic

    conservative

    liberal
42. Question 42

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    Why is voter turnout lower for midterm elections than it is for presidential elections?

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    Interest and engagement in congressional elections is lower.

    Excessive media coverage leads to voter exhaustion and ambivalence.

    Voters are often unaware when midterm elections are held.

    Americans are not required to participate in midterm elections.
43. Question 43

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    What is the main function of a political action committee (PAC)?

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    providing a financial incentive to people to run for political office

    raising and donating money to political candidates on behalf of an interest group

    convincing legislators to support certain laws with financial incentives

    supporting a candidate’s campaign by coordinating volunteer and grassroots efforts
44. Question 44

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    Which group was established to enforce campaign finance laws and regulations?

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    the Federal Election Commission

    the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Committee

    the Citizen’s United Group

    the Buckley Commission
45. Question 45

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    What is one of the most effective ways for a candidate to gain voter support?

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    posting to social media

    hosting fundraisers

    advertising on television

    winning a debate
46. Question 46

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    The idea that congressional candidates benefit from being on the ballot during a presidential election year is known as ______.

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    presidential advantage

    candidate efficacy

    the coattail effect

    partisan benefit
47. Question 47

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    Which presidential debates were the first to gain a high level of interest and scrutiny among American voters?

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    those between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon

    those between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas

    those between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter

    those between Al Gore and George W. Bush
48. Question 48

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    During which phase of the presidential selection process do political parties select people to run for president and vice president?

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    the nomination phase

    the general election phase

    the application phase

    the primary phase
49. Question 49

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    Some states benefit by moving their primary or caucus contests to earlier in the year, a process that is known as ______.

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    frontloading

    the invisible primary

    prenomination

    incumbency
50. Question 50

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    Under the initial structure of the Electoral College, who was responsible for settling a tie between presidential candidates?

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    the American people

    the House of Representatives

    the Senate

    the existing president

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