Politics, Voting, and Civic Participation

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A political party supports this during an election: public policy, platform, compromise, statement

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platform

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Third parties usually impact the government by

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Identifying issues of concern ignored by the two main parties

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Which word best describes someone to the right on the political spectrum? Options: Moderate, Libertarian, Conservative, Liberal

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Conservative

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Which normally describes the political party system in the US?

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two-party

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Characterizing a candidate as a "questionable character" would be an example of

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name-calling

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What is a right of citizenship that a state can deny convicted criminals? Options: The right to move, The right to vote, The right to citizenship, The right to an attorney

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The right to vote

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On Election Day, polltakers interview voters as they leave precincts. These polls are called:

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Exit polls

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An election between candidates from opposing parties for the purpose of choosing one of them:

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general election

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Activism is the opposite of

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Apathy

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The main purpose of lobbying is to

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persuade lawmakers to make laws that suit their interests