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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
electorate
B
poll tax
C
literacy
D
preclearance
E
political efficacy
F
independent
G
gerrymandering
H
split-ticket voting
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The Internet is an example of

A
electronic media.
B
wire services.
C
print media.
D
public broadcasting.
3

How is family important in forming public opinion?

A
The children will do exactly as the parents.
B
The children will do the exact opposite of the parents.
C
The children receive a basis from parents to create their own public opinion.
D
Family is not important to forming public opinion.
4

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
public opinion poll
B
opinion leader
C
public opinion
D
quota sample
E
random sample
F
mandate
G
mass media
H
sound bite
6

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
civil rights
B
civil liberties
C
right of association
D
Due Process Clause
E
slander
F
Free Exercise Clause
G
libel
H
symbolic speech
7

MAIN IDEAS

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
8

Which of the following is not a tactic used by states to restrict or deny minority voter’s rights?

A
literacy tests
B
poll tax
C
refusing to accept minority votes
D
gerrymandering
9

What is an electorate?

A
setting voting age
B
potential voting population
C
refusal of voting rights
D
placing a vote based upon issues
11

This includes all the means for communicating information to the general public.

A
wire services
B
mass media
C
newspapers
D
telecommunications
12

These congressional staffers help constituents with problems.

A
lobbyists
B
lawmakers
C
political action committees
D
caseworkers
13

What is casework?

A
helping executive agencies
B
helping constituents with problems
C
helping the interest group pass a bill
D
helping a staff member write a bill
14

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
public opinion poll
B
public opinion
C
quota sample
D
peer groups
E
mass media
F
public agenda
G
public affairs
H
opinion leader
15

Which of the following is not a factor in determining a voter’s behavior?

A
higher income
B
higher intellect
C
higher educational level
D
higher occupational status

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