Ohio American Government: End of Course Test Exam Study Guide

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What is one method to check the credibility of a public issue?

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Evaluate the sources of information.

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Fill in the blank: Public records are reliable information to back up your argument such as county tax records, a report issued by a state agency, or ________.

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court documents

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What is the role of surveys of public opinion in analyzing public issues?

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To provide statistical data for analysis

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Research data can come from universities, research institutes, or ________.

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other research organizations

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The purpose of advocacy groups in public issues is to:

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influence public policy and opinion

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What is persuasion in resolving conflicts and differences?

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A method of convincing others to agree with your point of view

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Fill in the blank: Compromise involves making ________ to settle differences.

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concessions

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The process of working toward achieving a general agreement within a group is known as?

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Consensus Building

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What is popular sovereignty according to the U.S. Constitution?

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The idea that the government is created by and subject to the will of the people

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Fill in the blank: Checks and balances ensure that each branch of government can check or restrain the ________ branches of government.

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other