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5. Which of the following makes a correct comparison between political parties and interest groups in the United States? A Political parties recruit and run candidates in elections. Interest groups seek to influence public policy. B Political parties have small constituencies and thus try to win elections by energizing their base to vote for them. Interest groups alert and educate voters regarding pending legislation. C Political parties have organizations that donate money to candidates for public office. Interest groups are barred by law from donating money to political campaigns. D Political parties achieve the bulk of the changes they seek through the use of the courts. Interest groups build relationships with congressional committees and the bureaucracy to form iron triangles.

A Political parties recruit and run candidates in elections. Interest groups seek to influence public policy.

8. Which of the following scenarios explains how demographic factors affect voter participation in elections? A Wealthier individuals are more likely to become involved in campaigns because they believe that their actions may influence the candidates. B Individuals who belong to marginalized groups are likely to participate in elections because their issues are often highlighted by political party leaders. C Political action committees (PACs) raise money from their donors, which they use to run television advertisements during campaigns. D Gerrymandered districts are likely to produce competitive districts, which leads to lower turnout rates in elections.

A Wealthier individuals are more likely to become involved in campaigns because they believe that their actions may influence the candidates.

24. Given the information in the graph, in which of the following states would an individual's vote likely have more influence? A Wyoming B West Virginia C Alabama D California

A Wyoming

19. A citizen who uses the rational choice model of voting behavior selects candidates for office based on A what is thought to be in the citizen's own self-interest B the label of the party running for office C predictions of how a candidate will perform in the future D the recent performance of the candidates running for office

A what is thought to be in the citizen's own self-interest

10. Which of the following statements is true based on the data in the line graph? A In 1988 and 1992, voters 18-29 years old favored the Democratic candidate more than voters 65 and older did. B In the 2000 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 2%, with voters older than 65 preferring the Democratic candidate. C In 1972 and 1984, voters 65 and older favored the Democratic candidate more than voters 18-29 years old did. D In the 2012 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 8%, with 18-29-year-old voters preferring the Democratic candidate.

B In the 2000 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 2%, with voters older than 65 preferring the Democratic candidate.

14. Which of the following best explains why eligibility criteria vary by state as shown on the information graphic? A The Twenty-Sixth Amendment is not incorporated to the states. B States can create criteria for voting rights so long as they do not violate the United States Constitution. C The president is selected through the electoral college process, and therefore citizens do not actually have a real vote in presidential elections. D The Voting Rights Act guarantees that each state may determine its own procedures for elections.

B States can create criteria for voting rights so long as they do not violate the United States Constitution.

18. Which of the following statements regarding political parties is true based on the graphic? A The Democratic Party has consistently favored states' rights. B The Republican Party initially emerged as an antislavery political party. C Regional interests have not played a major role in any of the party systems. D The Democratic and Republican Parties were the two major parties during the First Party System.

B The Republican Party initially emerged as an antislavery political party.

11. Which of the following factors that influence voters' decision making during an election is the cartoonist poking fun at? A The party identification and ideological orientation of the candidate B The candidate's personal characteristics C The education and age of the candidate D The candidate's knowledge of contemporary political issues

B The candidate's personal characteristics

15. Which of the following is true based on the information graphic? A All citizens over 18 years old are eligible to vote regardless of where they live, but only about 56% actually do vote. B Voters from 18 and 54 are far more likely to vote than voters over 54, but this can depend on which state they live in. C Over 75% of the population is eligible to vote, but only about half the electorate actually voted in the 2016 presidential election. D Voters ages 18-35 are less likely to vote because some states restrict voting only to citizens over the age of 21.

C Over 75% of the population is eligible to vote, but only about half the electorate actually voted in the 2016 presidential election.

13. Which of the following is a likely effect of the trend depicted in the bar graph on voting and elections? A There will be fewer restrictions placed on voting. B Voter turnout is likely to increase among non-Whites. C The Democratic Party will win more elections, based on current voting trends. D There will be more retrospective voting among young voters.

C The Democratic Party will win more elections, based on current voting trends.

6. Two interest groups are competing for influence in Congress. One group represents banking institutions, while the other advocates for consumer protections. A critic of the influence of interest groups would make which of the following claims? A The interest groups will nominate a slate of candidates for office to compete against each other in the next election in order to determine which interests prevail. B The consumer protection group will appeal only to Republican leaders, while the banking interests will appeal only to Democratic leaders. C The banking interest group likely has greater financial resources and access to policy makers than the consumer protection group. D The consumer protection group is prohibited by federal regulations from direct lobbying.

C The banking interest group likely has greater financial resources and access to policy makers than the consumer protection group.

25. Which of the following statements is true regarding political advertisements in 2012 based on the information graphic? A Taxpayers paid over 2 billion dollars for political advertisements. B Political action committees aired 3 million political ads. C Fewer than 2 million advertisements were aired in 2012. D Few advertisements appealed to positive emotions.

D Few advertisements appealed to positive emotions.

21. Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution addresses the grievance that a woman is not permitted "to exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise"? A Fourteenth Amendment B Fifteenth Amendment C Seventeenth Amendment D Nineteenth Amendment

D Nineteenth Amendment

20. A number of states, including Georgia and Ohio, have passed laws that revoke voter registration if a person did not vote in recent election cycles. Which of the following is a likely consequence of these laws? A Voters would have a lower sense of efficacy, which would lead to lower turnout. B Citizens would have to pay a fine if they tried to vote, which will significantly lower turnout. C Younger voters will be less likely to register to vote since there is a chance their votes won't be counted. D Occasional voters will not be able to vote on election day, which could influence election results.

D Occasional voters will not be able to vote on election day, which could influence election results.

4. Which of the following best describes César Chávez' view on the use of violence versus nonviolence? A The use of violence should be the primary tactic as it will address the feelings of frustration and anger throughout the movement. B The use of violence will motivate the American people as people everywhere still yearn for justice. C The use of nonviolent actions, such as demonstrations and marches, does not bring honor to the cause and will negatively impact the movement. D The use of nonviolent actions allows more people to be involved in the movement and effect change.

D The use of nonviolent actions allows more people to be involved in the movement and effect change.

3. Which of the following represents a consequence of candidate-centered electoral campaigns? A A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management B A decrease in the number of third-party candidates on the ballot C A decrease in the amount of money spent on political campaigns D A decrease in voter outreach and mobilization efforts

A A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management

16. A person votes for Democratic candidates based on the belief that the policies of the Democratic Party will be personally beneficial. This type of voting matches which of the following voting behavior models? A Prospective voting B Retrospective voting C Split-ticket voting D Sociological voting

A Prospective voting

12. Which of the following best explains how political parties are likely to respond to the data in the chart? A Political parties are likely to continue to stand by their traditional positions and not bother to appeal to groups that have not previously been included in their base. B Political parties will adapt their positions and find ways to appeal to voters from growing demographic groups. C Political parties will adapt by switching from candidate-centered campaigns to campaigns that strategically mobilize voters across the country with a consistent message. D Political parties will advocate for proportional representational systems so that groups with larger populations are able to win seats and be represented more fairly in government.

B Political parties will adapt their positions and find ways to appeal to voters from growing demographic groups.

7. Which of the following is an accurate comparison between the relative functions and electoral success of the two major political parties (Democratic and Republican) and third parties? A Major Parties: An important electoral function of the major parties is to sponsor primaries and caucuses during the nomination process. Third Parties: Third parties frequently displace one of the major parties in presidential elections and become a major party themselves. B Major Parties: The rules of the electoral college favor the major-party candidates in presidential elections. Third Parties: Winner-take-all voting districts hinder the electoral success of third-party candidates. C Major Parties: Major parties sometimes incorporate the issues promoted by third parties into the major-party platforms. Third Parties: Third parties usually receive public funding to finance their campaigns during presidential elections. D Major Parties: Presidential nominees of the major parties often choose a third-party member as a running mate to balance the ticket. Third Parties: Third-party candidates seldom experience electoral success, in part because voters do not believe they have a chance to win.

B Major Parties: The rules of the electoral college favor the major-party candidates in presidential elections. Third Parties: Winner-take-all voting districts hinder the electoral success of third-party candidates.

1. A political science professor is researching the effects that the Fifteenth and Twenty-Sixth Amendments have had on the American political system. Which of the following is the most likely reason the professor is researching these amendments? A To study the expansion of the right to equal protection under the law B To study the expansion of voting rights C To study the expansion of due process rights D To study the expansion of federal authority over states

B To study the expansion of voting rights

22. A voter's decision to support the incumbent president in an upcoming election is based on recent economic growth and record low unemployment. Which of the following models of voting behavior best characterizes this voter's decision? A Prospective voting B Party-line voting C Retrospective voting D Rational choice voting

C Retrospective voting

17. The graphic illustrates which of the following statements about political parties? A Federalism leads to a multiparty system in which at least three parties generally compete for control of local, state, and national governments. B The founders refused to join political parties because they agreed that parties were contrary to the public interests, so parties did not form until well after the ratification of the Constitution. C There is an ongoing debate between political parties over the power and scope of the federal government, even as economic and demographic changes have altered party coalitions. D The Constitution settled the debate over the power of the federal government, but political parties formed nonetheless to help Congress organize itself over regional interests.

C There is an ongoing debate between political parties over the power and scope of the federal government, even as economic and demographic changes have altered party coalitions.

23. Which of the following statements about Americans' trust in the mass media is best supported by the data in the graph? A It generally increased over time. B It experienced its largest increase in 2013. C It generally decreased over time. D It experienced its largest decrease in 2016.

C It generally decreased over time.

2. Which of the following describes the Twenty-Fourth Amendment? A It desegregated places of public accommodation. B It required elections for the United States Senate. C It reduced barriers to political participation on the basis of gender. D It eliminated poll taxes.

D It eliminated poll taxes.

9. Which of the following is the best explanation for the trend in voting behavior after the 2000 election? A Many states lowered their voting age after 2000, which led to an increase in Democratic Party voters. B Most younger voters who were Democrats in the 1980s became more conservative as they grew older and ended up supporting Republicans after 2000. C The events that shaped the generation turning 18 after the year 2000 tended to create more liberal-minded voters who supported Democrats. D Most younger voters after 2000 adopted political positions that were opposed to their parents' point of view.

C The events that shaped the generation turning 18 after the year 2000 tended to create more liberal-minded voters who supported Democrats.