VA/US Government Midpoint Review

Which of the following is a primary source that could be used to study the American Revolution?

• A textbook summarizing the events of the American Revolution

• A diary entry from a soldier who fought in the American Revolution

• A documentary about the American Revolution

• A novel set during the American Revolution

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VA.GOVT.1.a.

Which of the following statements is an opinion rather than a fact?

• The United States declared independence in 1776.

• The Civil War ended in 1865.

• Democracy is the best form of government.

• The Constitution was ratified in 1788.

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VA.GOVT.1.d.

What is a key component of constructing an informed, analytic argument?

• Relying solely on personal beliefs

• Using evidence from multiple sources

• Ignoring opposing viewpoints

• Making claims without evidence

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VA.GOVT.1.e.

Which of the following is a secondary source that could be used to study the Civil Rights Movement?

• A speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

• A newspaper article from 1965

• A biography of Rosa Parks

• A letter from a participant in the Selma March

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VA.GOVT.1.a.

Which of the following is a misconception about the American political system?

• The President can veto legislation.

• The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

• The Vice President is the head of the Senate.

• The President can make laws without Congress.

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VA.GOVT.1.d.

What is essential when introducing and supporting a substantive claim in an argument?

• Ignoring evidence that contradicts your claim

• Using emotional appeals instead of evidence

• Citing evidence from credible sources

• Making broad generalizations

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VA.GOVT.1.e.

Which of the following would be considered a primary source for research on World War II?

• A history book about World War II

• A letter from a soldier who fought in World War II

• A documentary about World War II

• A novel set during World War II

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VA.GOVT.1.a.

Which of the following is an example of bias in media reporting?

• Reporting facts without commentary

• Presenting both sides of an issue equally

• Using loaded language to sway opinion

• Providing statistical data

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VA.GOVT.1.d.

What is a critical step in constructing an analytic argument?

• Ignoring evidence that contradicts your thesis

• Presenting evidence that supports your thesis

• Making claims without evidence

• Relying on personal anecdotes

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VA.GOVT.1.e.

Read the following excerpt from a mock blog and answer the question below.

Republicans are angry! Immigration reform has come to a halt. The Democrats have once again made empty promises. This has led to even more useless debates over how to grant citizenship to more than 11 million illegal immigrants.

Which statement shows bias?

• "The Democrats have once again made empty promises."

• "Immigration reform has come to a halt."

• "This has led to even more debates."

• "Republicans are angry!"