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1. The right of the people to express their political views is protected in our government in many way, including

• the Fifth Amendment
• The Tenth Amendment
• the case of Miranda v. Arizona
• the Declaration of Independence

2. Minor political parties have MOST often contributed to US politics by

• causing major parties to adopt their ideas
• placing their presidential candidates on the ballot
• providing more candidates from which a voter can choose
• throwing presidential elections into the House of Representatives

3. The functions of the major parties in US politics include which of these?

• removing elected officials from office
• conducting primary and general elections
• insuring the good performance of their elected candidates
• providing unbiased information to the news media

4. Which of the following parties could be called a single issue party?

• the Democratic Party
• the Republican Party
• the Libertarian Party
• the Right-to-Life Party

5. The role of a lobbyist is to

• try to influence government policy
• work in an agency of the executive branch
• serve on the staff of a member of Congress
• represent defendants who cannot afford lawyers

6. Which action is a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens?

• paying taxes
• attending school
• obeying speed limits
• voting during local elections

7. What is the name for the series of declarations that detail a political party's positions on election issues?

• caucus
• initiative
• plank
• platform

8. Which type of group would be most likely to lobby Congress to pass a law tightening penalties to businesses that pollute streams and rivers?

• a labor union
• a professional group
• a public-interest group
• a religious organization

9. A "lobbyist" is BEST described as one who

• puts pressure on lawmakers, attempting to affect public policy
• uses the media to give the public information a specific topic
• uses the media to craft a good public image for an interest group
• attempts influence the policies of labor unions and professional associations