Missouri Government EOC Practice Test Questions

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Which statement best explains why a citizen would participate in an interest group rather than a political party? Options: Political parties get less media coverage, Political parties are more expensive to join, Interest groups focus on a specific political issue, Interest groups have more members than political parties.

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Interest groups focus on a specific political issue

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Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?
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Political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set government policy.
Political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws.
Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.
Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.

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Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.

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Political parties offer a way for -

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citizens to particpate in the political process

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The 10th Amendment is an example of...

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Federalism

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Article 1, Section 3, Clause 1 gives instructions for how the Senate will be comprised and how many votes each senator can give. This is an example of...

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Representation

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Article II, Section 4 gives instructions for the impeachment of a president or other elected official. This is an example of...

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Rule of Law

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How did the SSI, CCC, FCC, and FDIC programs change the role of government in the United States?

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The federal government gained influence because the programs changed the way people viewed the responsibilities of the government.

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Which statement best illustrates the role and influence of political parties? Options: Political parties are only important at the national level, Political parties represent all citizens to protect their natural rights, Political parties are mostly focused on elections rather than issues, Political parties address issues relevant to the citizens of the country

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Political parties address issues relevant to the citizens of the country

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Which statement best explains how the Second Bank of the US (opened in 1817), Federal Reserve (created in December 1913), Social Security Act (signed in 1935), and Medicaid (created in 1965) changed the role of government in the economy? Options: The government took a larger part in directing the national economy, The government relied more on citizens for the nation's economic growth, The government allowed businesses to take more control of the nation's economy, The government gave the national economy greater protection from international markets

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The government took a larger part in directing the national economy

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What is the primary goal of Interest Groups, Political Parties, 527 Groups, and PACs?

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Political Parties