Politics Test Review

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Where should you look to get accurate information about a candidate?

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from an unbiased source

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How can a candidate best use the media for campaigning purposes?

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to broadcast advertisements

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What can you look at to see what an incumbent stands for?

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their voting record

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If a group wanted to analyze citizen support on issues, what could they do? Options: put out an opinion poll, call a congressman, ask their neighbor, text a friend

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put out an opinion poll

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Uncovering bribes and illegal activity by the government, the media is acting as a

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watchdog

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What is a P.A.C.'s (political action committee) main job?

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to provide funding for interest groups

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The media has a protection from the 1st Amendment. What is this protection that applies to them specifically?

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Freedom of the Press

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Who do interest groups hire to convince lawmakers?

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lobbyists

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Mowing the lawn and eating a burger are examples of..

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plain folks appeal

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Words that evoke positive emotions, such as: equality, freedom, unity are examples of what?

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glittering generalities