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When researching a problem, why would it be worthwhile to examine past solutions?

A
to identify every potential failure that may occur
B
to see how the problem has been approached before
C
to ensure that new solutions are unique
D
to prove that past solutions are the best solutions
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What is the first step taken when examining why a country does not hold free and fair elections?

A
determine how elections are unfair
B
identify ways to make elections fair
C
offer evidence for how to make elections fair
D
propose a way to make elections fair
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What steps should be taken to research a problem? Choose three correct answers.

A
Review data and statistics.
B
Find current information.
C
Devise potential solutions.
D
Consider past solutions.
E
Develop counterarguments.
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Why would governments most likely restrict or interfere with elections?

A
to reduce corruption
B
to prevent voter fraud
C
to remain in power
D
to stop election violence
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Why would governments most likely restrict or interfere with elections?

A
to reduce corruption
B
to stop election violence
C
to remain in power
D
to prevent voter fraud
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Which best describes why it is necessary to evaluate a solution?

A
to determine whether it is working
B
to ensure everyone is happy with it
C
to eliminate all roadblocks to success
D
to show there is interest in its success
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Why are free and fair elections most likely weakened by a lack of opposition parties?

A
It limits peoples’ voting options.
B
It encourages violent voter intimidation.
C
It prevents people from voting.
D
It allows some political issues to be ignored.
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Which most likely explains why some countries lack opposition parties?

A
They destroy the election process.
B
They are prohibited by law.
C
They lack popular support.
D
They oppose the interests of the people.
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Relevant information refers to current information, data, and statistics that

A
derive from past solutions.
B
are from authoritative sources.
C
are well researched.
D
relate to the issue.
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What is disenfranchisement?

A
someone refusing to vote despite it being required by law
B
the government legally requiring all citizens to vote
C
the government taking away someone’s right to vote
D
someone refusing to vote in an election that is not fair or free
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Relevant information refers to current information, data, and statistics that

A
are well researched.
B
derive from past solutions.
C
relate to the issue.
D
are from authoritative sources.
12

Why are free and fair elections most likely weakened by a lack of opposition parties?

A
It limits peoples’ voting options.
B
It encourages violent voter intimidation.
C
It allows some political issues to be ignored.
D
It prevents people from voting.
13

When a problem is researched, authoritative sources should be used because they

A
include thoughtful opinions.
B
are easy to find.
C
are up to date.
D
contain relevant information.
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Which most likely explains why some countries lack opposition parties?

A
They oppose the interests of the people.
B
They destroy the election process.
C
They are prohibited by law.
D
They lack popular support.
15

What is the first step taken when examining why a country does not hold free and fair elections?

A
offer evidence for how to make elections fair
B
identify ways to make elections fair
C
determine how elections are unfair
D
propose a way to make elections fair
16

When researching a problem, why would it be worthwhile to examine past solutions?

A
to prove that past solutions are the best solutions
B
to ensure that new solutions are unique
C
to identify every potential failure that may occur
D
to see how the problem has been approached before
17

What is disenfranchisement?

A
someone refusing to vote despite it being required by law
B
someone refusing to vote in an election that is not fair or free
C
the government taking away someone’s right to vote
D
the government legally requiring all citizens to vote
18

Which best describes why it is necessary to evaluate a solution?

A
to ensure everyone is happy with it
B
to determine whether it is working
C
to eliminate all roadblocks to success
D
to show there is interest in its success
19

What steps should be taken to research a problem? Choose three correct answers.

A
Review data and statistics.
B
Develop counterarguments.
C
Find current information.
D
Devise potential solutions.
E
Consider past solutions.

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