MEGA Practice - District Interim #2

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Political parties appeared in the United States shortly after the Constitution was adopted because

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differences arose over political and economic issues.

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Which of these is a benefit of volunteering in one's local community? Options: You can earn extra spending money. You can help with causes that need assistance. You can use it to bring up your grade in some classes. You can use the experience to get out of trouble at a later date.

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You can help with causes that need assistance.

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Why is paying taxes considered a civic responsibility of citizens living in a democracy?

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Taxes support government services and programs.

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Sometimes referred to as "McCain-Feingold," the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) hoped to regulate the financing of political campaigns. Which of these was a major issue addressed by BCRA? Options: overturning the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974, diminishing the influence of "soft money" in campaigns, overturning the ruling in Citizens United v. FE, lessening the impact "iron triangles" have on the political process

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diminishing the influence of "soft money" in campaigns

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When is a political party's platform written?

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At the party's national convention

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The "Pledge of Allegiance" was written

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to inspire patriotism

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Information presented by the media about important issues

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can influence public opinion.

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What are men between the ages of 18 and 25 required by law to do in case of a military emergency?

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register for the selective service

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The purpose of a "general election" is to

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place people in public office

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The purpose of a primary election is to

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choose party candidates for the general election.