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Motivation is best defined as

A
a reason for a person’s choice or actions.
B
the tendency to view something in a particular way.
C
the ability to recognize why a source wants people to think in a particular way.
D
a method of choosing significant details that are included in the source.
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How does this election ad demonstrate bias? Check all that apply.

A
It does not include multiple points of view.
B
It is not balanced.
C
It is based on facts.
D
It is based on opinions.
E
It was made to provide details about the candidate.
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The poster shows a message from the Centers for Disease Control. Ad text:I am a friend, a kayaker, and a heart transplant recipient. And I am living with HIV."Let's stop HIV together."-ScottScott (center) has lived with HIV since 1994.Get the facts. Get tested. Get involved.www.cdc.gov/ActAgainstAIDS

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A
explain the reasons why Scott contracted HIV.
B
share Scott’s personal story about living with HIV.
C
show that HIV is spreading throughout the population.
D
encourage the public to support the fight against HIV.
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The subject of a source can best be described as the

A
main topic or area of concern.
B
most important idea in the text.
C
tendency to view something in a certain way.
D
way the source wants people to feel or think.
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What is the difference between the responsibilities and the duties of US citizens?

A
Responsibilities are tasks that are required of citizens by law, while duties are tasks that are expected of citizens.
B
Responsibilities are laws that citizens must obey, while duties are optional activities that citizens can participate in.
C
Responsibilities are laws that citizens can choose whether or not to obey, while duties are activities that citizens must participate in.
D
Responsibilities are tasks that are expected of citizens, while duties are tasks that are required of citizens by law.
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The media aim to make the public

A
aware of the issues.
B
actively involved.
C
accountable.
D
opinionated.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.

A
PACs promote social causes.
B
PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
C
PACs are international organizations.
D
PACs are supported by corporate interests.
E
PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
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[BLANK]

A
expanded
B
terminated
C
limited
D
broad
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Which word best describes a voter at the political center?

A
liberal
B
moderate
C
progressive
D
conservative
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A 3 column table with 2 rows. Column 1 is labeled gender with entries men, women. Column 2 is labeled percent supporting Obama with entries 42, 53. Column 3 is labeled percent supporting Romney with entries 52, 43.

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A
Women are more likely than men to support Democrats (Obama).
B
Women are more likely than men to support Republicans (Romney).
C
Men voted in higher numbers than women.
D
Men are more likely than women to support Democrats (Obama).
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Why do political parties most often try to gerrymander voting districts?

A
to gain a political advantage
B
to ensure an equal chance for all candidates
C
to prove they deserve the voters’ support
D
to keep each voting district the same shape
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The picture shows an advertisement for basketballs.

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A
The advertisement attempts to change people’s opinions about basketball.
B
The advertisement tries to gain people’s support for change in basketball.
C
The advertisement tries to get people to buy Double Dunk basketballs.
D
The advertisement encourages people to play basketball to be healthy.
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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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motivatingdevelopingsummarizingevaluating

A
motivating
B
developing
C
summarizing
D
evaluating
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What is the main reason politicians spend millions of dollars on advertising during elections?

A
to reinforce their messages
B
to dissuade people from voting for their opponents
C
to influence undecided voters
D
to generate donations
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The image shows a still from President Ronald Reagan’s campaign television ad.

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A
It was paid for by Reagan-Bush campaign funds.
B
It claims that Reagan is the best choice for president.
C
It includes objective details to support its claim.
D
It focuses on political ideas to motivate the viewer.
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One reason some argue that campaign financing should be restricted is because

A
supporting a candidate is considered free speech.
B
the Constitution limits the influence of citizens on elections.
C
limitations help to ensure the wealthy are less influential.
D
restrictions allow for greater influence by fewer corporations.
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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

A
to influence government policy
B
to overthrow the government
C
to vote to pass laws in Congress
D
to fill key staff positions in the White House
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In a closed primary, who selects a political party’s nominees for office?

A
all qualified voters
B
only party members
C
only party leaders
D
delegates
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A Democrat can vote in a Republican primary in states that

A
hold open primaries.
B
hold closed primaries.
C
have indirect primaries.
D
have party caucuses.

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