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A map showing party majorities for Party 1 and Party 2 in four districts, A, B, C, D. All of the districts are oddly shaped. Party 1 has majority in Districts A, B, C. Party 2 has majority in District D.

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Party 1
B
Party 2
C
neither party
D
the federal government
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The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
B
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
C
be force to agree with a different agenda.
D
acquire additional power to pass a law.
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Which is the most important responsibility each new citizen is required to take on?

A
registering to vote
B
following the law of the land
C
assisting a neighbor in need
D
volunteering in the community
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Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

A
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
B
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
C
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
D
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both supported a strong central government.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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Which of these actions are examples of public service through civic participation? Select three options.

A
paying income and property taxes
B
volunteering to serve in the military
C
choosing to become a police officer
D
shoveling an elderly neighbor’s driveway
E
obeying parents’ instructions to do a chore
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When campaign workers are canvassing neighborhoods, one of their goals is to

A
identify voters who will support their candidate.
B
sell campaign buttons door to door.
C
determine the income level of a community.
D
find out which candidate voters have selected.
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Which of these rights are guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment? Select four options.

A
freedom to vote
B
freedom of the press
C
freedom of speech
D
freedom to assemble
E
freedom of religion
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Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

A
It makes businesses too transparent.
B
It favors groups over the individual.
C
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
D
It offers advantages to those with money.
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When the United States was founded, who could vote?

A
all American citizens
B
all white men and women
C
only white male property owners
D
only men
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Which act is a civic responsibility?

A
being truthful
B
obeying parents
C
serving on a jury
D
maintaining good grades
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What is one way that parties promote their platforms?

A
They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.
B
They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.
C
They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.
D
They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.
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Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter behavior?

A
the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots
B
the number of young people who register to vote
C
the difference in voting choices by men and by women
D
the percentage of women who choose to vote
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In addition to a primary, political parties can nominate candidates for general election through a

A
petition or a vote of party leaders.
B
caucus or a convention.
C
signature drive or a public rally.
D
referendum or a ballot initiative.

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