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One way that citizens are able to become involved in their community is to

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vote in a local election.

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Citizens must choose between a plan to build a new city auditorium or a plan to restore the old one. Supporters of the new auditorium claim that building a new auditorium would be more economical than restoring the old one. In evaluating the credibility of this claim, citizens should pay particular attention to:

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the projected cost data provided by architects and accountants.

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What is a political party?

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a group of people who share similar views on political issues.

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How could a citizen work within his or her own community to help the local government address budget cuts in landscaping for town parks? Options: A. by emailing Ohio’s congressional delegation to inform them of this issue, B. by organizing a group of residents to volunteer for weekly park maintenance, C. by requesting that the governor supply the town with state funds for park maintenance, D. by running for a seat in the General Assembly with a promise to increase funding for local parks

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by organizing a group of residents to volunteer for weekly park maintenance

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How can a citizen become involved in addressing problems that affect the entire state? Options: A. by joining a community watch group, B. by volunteering for the fire department, C. by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot, D. by attending a meeting of the local school board

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by signing petitions to place issues on the ballot

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Which source of information about the issue is both credible and relevant? Options: A. a guide to identifying aircraft released by the Federal Aviation Administration, B. a website where residents of the city post their opinions about the possible construction of the airport, C. a brochure published by the airport’s developers promoting the economic benefits of building the airport, D. a report on the environmental impact of the airport authored by a group of scientists and urban planners

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a report on the environmental impact of the airport authored by a group of scientists and urban planners

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Which factor will contribute to the credibility of the report as a source on the topic? Options: A. the length of the report, B. the cost of the report to the city, C. the number of tables and charts in the report, D. the qualifications of the contributors to the report

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the qualifications of the contributors to the report

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Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Data was used to sway undecided legislators

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persuasion

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Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Removing a line from a bill that was an impediment to a legislator's support.

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compromise

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Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in the following scenario: Emphasizing parts of a bill that opposing members agreed upon during a debate

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consensus building