Civics 1st Nine Weeks FL

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What are the two major political parties in the United States?

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Republicans, Democrats

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Which political party’s position is represented in the statement? "We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives."

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Communist

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The ideas below are based on those found in the platform of a current political party in the United States: "We believe individual rights are essential to freedom. We believe the United States should avoid alliances and use the military only for our direct defense."

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Libertarian

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Which party’s candidates are Lou and Bob most likely to support based on their views on government spending?

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Republican

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Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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Interest Groups

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Which example represents the media acting as watchdog? Options: A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing. A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe. A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire. A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

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A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

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How might a political action committee influence government?

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Contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign

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Which option presents a clear point of view? Bias, Metaphor, Propaganda, Symbolism

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Bias

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Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation? Options: To limit bias in political communication, To promote bias in political communication, To limit symbolism in political communication, To promote symbolism in political communication

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To limit bias in political communication

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Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress? Options: Special interest group ratings of that Congress member, television commercial sponsored by a political party, Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate.

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The voting record of the candidate while in Congress