You and Your Government Answers

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What role does social media play in the democratic process?

A

Voters use it to cast ballots in elections.

B

People use it to promote ideas.

C

Lawmakers use it to pass bills.

D

People use it to register to vote.

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How are electors given to states?

A

Every state receives an equal number of electors.

B

Electors are assigned based on voter turnout.

C

States with larger populations get more electors.

D

States with smaller populations get more electors.

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Read the scenario.Joaquín’s parents are talking about their state’s upcoming election for governor. Joaquín says to his twin, Esme, that he’s interested in helping with the election. "What can we do?” asks Esme. "We’re only 16.”

A

register to vote

B

decide which candidates to vote for

C

cast their ballots early

D

talk about issues with family and friends

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Read the scenario.Calvin is excited about the release of a new sneaker from his favorite shoe company. But then he reads a news story about how the company contributes money to a political candidate who is known for making inconsiderate comments.

A

participate in a workplace walkout

B

organize a boycott

C

write an article in the school paper

D

speak to friends and family

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How did the global movement Black Lives Matter begin?

A

with social media action

B

with boycotts

C

with school walkouts

D

with the legislature

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What does a person do when registering to vote?

A

fill out a form

B

cast a vote

C

learn about the issues

D

send in a ballot

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Read the scenario.Ramil’s grandmother has become a citizen and is interested in voting for the first time. Ramil helps her make a plan so she can vote.

A

research the candidates

B

register with the election board

C

find the location of the polling place

D

request a ballot from the state

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How are electors given to states?

A

Every state receives an equal number of electors.

B

Electors are assigned based on voter turnout.

C

States with larger populations get more electors.

D

States with smaller populations get more electors.

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Read the scenario.Calvin is excited about the release of a new sneaker from his favorite shoe company. But then he reads a news story about how the company contributes money to a political candidate who is known for making inconsiderate comments.

A

participate in a workplace walkout

B

organize a boycott

C

write an article in the school paper

D

speak to friends and family

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Read the scenario.Joaquín’s parents are talking about their state’s upcoming election for governor. Joaquín says to his twin, Esme, that he’s interested in helping with the election. "What can we do?” asks Esme. "We’re only 16.”

A

register to vote

B

decide which candidates to vote for

C

cast their ballots early

D

talk about issues with family and friends

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What was the impact of the 1963 Children’s March in Alabama?

A

Support for the civil rights movement increased.

B

Support for the civil rights movement decreased.

C

The civil rights movement came to an end.

D

There was little to no change in the civil rights movement.

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What role does social media play in the democratic process?

A

Voters use it to cast ballots in elections.

B

People use it to promote ideas.

C

Lawmakers use it to pass bills.

D

People use it to register to vote.

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In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore won more votes nationwide than George W. Bush. Yet, Bush was named the president. How was this possible?

A

Bush won the Electoral College.

B

Many states did not follow election rules.

C

Congress determined the election outcome.

D

Gore resigned before taking office.

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How have marches such as the Women’s Suffrage Procession led to changes in public policy?

A

by overturning unfair rules

B

by overthrowing governments

C

by writing new laws through cooperation

D

by getting the attention of decision makers

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In West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, the Supreme Court ruled on the case of a family of children who were sent home from school because they refused on religious grounds to salute the flag. In ruling in favor of the family, Justice Robert Jackson wrote:To sustain the compulsory [required] flag salute we are required to say that a Bill of Rights which guards the individual's right to speak his own mind, left it open to public authorities to compel [force] him to utter [say] what is not in his mind.

A

It means that the flag salute should be expected of all students regardless of their beliefs.

B

It means that making people say something they do not believe goes against their right to free expression.

C

It means that the Bill of Rights is limited because public authorities can still make people act in certain ways.

D

It means that it is acceptable to require the flag salute because it does not actually change a person’s beliefs.

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