Civics EOC Category 3

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Which is NOT required to become President of the United States? Options: at least fourteen-year resident, at least age thirty five, natural born citizen

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law school graduate

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What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

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Democratic and Republican

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Which statement is most likely to come from a democratic candidate? Options: I want to spend more money on the military. I want to bring religion back to our schools. I want to help take care of the poor & middle class. I want to cut taxes for the wealthy.

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I want to help take care of the poor & middle class.

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The statement below is from which political party ? "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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Why is your friend correct regarding your qualifications to run for president?

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You are not a natural-born citizen.

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What was the basis for Liz's lawsuit against Laura's candidacy for governor of Florida?

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Laura is not a Florida resident.

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Which is NOT required to become President of the United States? Options: at least fourteen-year resident, at least age thirty five, natural born citizen

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law school graduate

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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? Options: send a letter to a U.S. Senator's supporters, contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign, write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator, contribute money to charity in a U.S. Senator's state

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contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign