Citizenship & Politics- Unit 5 Fall 2021

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According to polling, which issue has consistently been the most important in recent elections? Options: terrorism and national security, unemployment, health care, economy

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economy

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The figures in the graph below present the biggest challenge to which government policy? Options: social security, unemployment, homelessness, immigration

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social security

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Which would be an example of a civic duty? Options: being an informed citizen that votes, serving in political office, respecting others, paying taxes

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paying taxes

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Which would most likely provide a thorough and unbiased analysis of political issues? Options: a Republican campaign rally, a campaign advertisement, the editorial page in the newspaper

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an article in a non-partisan journal

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Which is an advantage that incumbents have when running for political office? Options: They have the ability to raise more money for the campaign, They are usually endorsed by the third party candidate, They bring new ideas to the campaign, They have grassroots support

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They have the ability to raise more money for the campaign

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Which conclusion is supported by the graph? Options: Voter turnout peaked in 1992, Voter turnout is at its lowest in US history, Voter turnout has declined since the 1950s, Voter turnout has risen steadily since the 1950s

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Voter turnout has declined since the 1950s

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Which best explains low levels of voter turnout?

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Voting takes up time and people do not feel as though it matters

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Which is a major purpose of political parties? Options: to cast electoral votes, to set the age for voting, to administer literacy tests, to nominate candidates for office

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to nominate candidates for office

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Which is the best description of a party platform?

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It is a statement that outlines views on issues.

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Which best describes the median voter effect? Options: Those voters in the middle are the most intelligent, Candidates tend to shift towards the middle to appeal to the most voters, Those voters in the middle are more extreme in their political thinking, This allows candidates to be more free-thinking on political issues

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Candidates tend to shift towards the middle to appeal to the most voters