Government Unit 3 & 4 Review

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One major way third-party candidates exert influence on elections is by —

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shifting national attention to particular issues

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How can an individual participate in the activities of a political party?

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By joining a grassroots campaign effort

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The chief function of political parties is to —

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nominate candidates for office

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Civic responsibilities differ from personal responsibilities, in that civic responsibilities relate to one's obligation to —

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actively engage in the community

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Which of the following is a civic responsibility? Providing for one's family, Studying about public issues, Caring for and educating children, Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle

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Studying about public issues

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Which new principle did the Supreme Court apply to state redistricting efforts as a result of Baker v. Carr, (1962)?

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Federal courts lack jurisdiction on the political issue of district boundaries.

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How did media coverage of the Vietnam War influence politics in the 1960s and 1970s?

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Nightly television broadcasts of destruction from the war eroded support for the war.

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When Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, he was a senator from Illinois. How was his vacated Senate seat filled?

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Illinois held a special election for his replacement.

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What is a requirement to vote in the state of Texas?

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Proof of identification

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The protection of personal freedoms in the First Amendment is important because it serves as —

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a check on the power of the government