Duties and Responsibilities — Test Answers

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Which of the following activities takes place during a primary election?

A
A candidate is elected for office.
B
A proposition is voted on by citizens.
C
A political party chooses a candidate that will run for office.
D
A vacancy is filled when a new leader is elected.
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Which of the following citizens are required to sign up for selective services?

A
males 18-25
B
males and females 18-25
C
males 25 and older
D
males and females 25 and older
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Which of the following is NOT a type of civic duty?

A
legal
B
educational
C
executive
D
financial
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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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What led to the formation of political parties?

A
Certain individuals wanted to gain political power.
B
The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology.
C
The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties.
D
It gave party leaders power to organize at the local level.
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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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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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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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Which of the following situations might require voters to hold a special election?

A
A citizen announces that he or she is interested in running for office.
B
A regularly scheduled election day is approaching.
C
A state governor resigns from office partway through his or her term.
D
A president reaches the end of his or her term.
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Read the excerpt.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries?

A
diplomacy
B
foreign aid
C
trade agreements
D
sanctions
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The Democratic party is planning to hold an open primary election to choose a candidate for the senate. Which of the following groups would be allowed to vote in this election?

A
only registered Democrats
B
all registered voters
C
only registered Republicans
D
only registered Democrats and Independents
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Most candidates are elected to office during __________ elections.

A
primary
B
general
C
proposition
D
special
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The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or

A
a verdict overturned.
B
an officeholder removed.
C
a law revoked.
D
a candidate elected.
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Which best describes a political party?

A
a group with similar work ethics
B
a group with the desire to help others
C
a group with varied goals and ideals
D
a group with similar beliefs about government
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Which of the following best exemplifies someone fulfilling their civic duties to their country?

A
a citizen who protests a company’s violation of freedom of speech
B
an eighteen year old who does not enroll in the selective service
C
a twenty year-old who has decided to not register to vote in the next election
D
a woman who reads the tabloids daily
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An example of a volunteer opportunity within one’s community might be

A
join the US Army or US Navy.
B
sign up for the Peace Corps.
C
serve at a homeless shelter.
D
take part in Teach for America.
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What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process?

A
consistency
B
complete accuracy
C
transparency
D
comprehensiveness
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What happens when voters are out of state on Election Day?

A
They must wait until the next election to vote.
B
They must register again to vote.
C
They must vote at a local polling place.
D
They must vote using an absentee ballot.

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