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Which of the following best describes how redistricting can lead to gerrymandering?

A
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to create districts that have equal numbers of voters.
B
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to shape electoral districts so that their parties have an advantage.
C
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to make electoral districts as evenly shaped as possible.
D
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to create districts that treat all parties equally.
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To register to vote, you must .

A
speak English
B
pass a test
C
prove your residency
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Voting remotely involves casting your vote by mail, online, or .

A
by telephone
B
via text message
C
by absentee ballot
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Based on the graph data, what conclusion can you draw about election-day registration in states where it was an option?

A
It helped to increase voter turnout.
B
It slightly lowered voter turnout.
C
It was an option in more states in 2008.
D
It will be adopted by more states in 2012.
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Which of the following best describes how redistricting can lead to gerrymandering?

A
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to create districts that have equal numbers of voters.
B
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to shape electoral districts so that their parties have an advantage.
C
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to make electoral districts as evenly shaped as possible.
D
When redistricting occurs, political groups try to create districts that treat all parties equally.
8

Based on the graph data, what conclusion can you draw about election-day registration in states where it was an option?

A
It helped to increase voter turnout.
B
It slightly lowered voter turnout.
C
It was an option in more states in 2008.
D
It will be adopted by more states in 2012.
9

To register to vote, you must .

A
speak English
B
pass a test
C
prove your residency
10

Voting remotely involves casting your vote by mail, online, or .

A
by telephone
B
via text message
C
by absentee ballot

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