Quarter 2 Review

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*How do members of the media influence government? Options: purchase political offices, determine who wins the primaries, write laws on current topics, focusing attention on specific issues

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focusing attention on specific issues

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"Italians make the best chefs in the world." What does this statement show?

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an example of bias

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How does the media hold government officials accountable?

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by acting as a watchdog, reporting officials' actions to the public

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*Which feature of this advertisement reflects on the candidates integrity?
Options:
The use of 10 years of experience,
The candidates support of local businesses and families,
The candidate admitting fault and apologizing for wrong doing in the past,
The candidate supports access to health care

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The candidate admitting fault and apologizing for wrong doing in the past

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Which Candidate meets the constitutional requirements for becoming Governor of Florida? Options: Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years; James was born in Florida, is 27 years old, and has lived in Florida his whole life; Amy was born in New York, is 45 years old, and has lived in Florida for five years; Steven was born in Massachusetts, is 28 years old, and has lived in Florida for six years.

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Eileen was born in Ireland, is 32 years old, is a naturalized citizen, and has lived in Florida for 20 years

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What was the reason for the formation of the Democratic Party?

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to represent recently enfranchised (voting) working men

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Why is having free and fair elections important to a democratic society?

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Citizens have greater trust in their institutions.

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*What role do interest groups play in the government?

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they influence public policy

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*How can the President prevent a bill from becoming a law?
Options: Issue an executive order, use the power of veto, Use the power of appointment, Issue an executive proclamation

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use the power of veto

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What is now protected by the 4th Amendment? The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. 4th Amendment

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citizen's emails and cellular phone calls