Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?
Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.
Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.
Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.
Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.
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D
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The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election.
Voter Support by Gender, October 2012
This chart demonstrates the influence of on political ideology.
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Gender
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Older men strongly influenced by tradition and religious values are more likely to vote for a candidate who
favors a liberal ideology.
favors a conservative ideology.
belongs to the Democratic Party.
identifies as a progressive.
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B
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Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter turnout?
the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots
the number of young people who register to vote
the difference in voting choices by men and by women
the percentage of women who choose to vote
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C
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What is one way in which parties demonstrate commitment to a platform?
by asking voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund
by purchasing media advertisements to attack opposing philosophies
by ascertaining that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote
by encouraging and participating in debates over differing ideologies
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D
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A temporary committee created to study an issue and make a policy recommendation is called a
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Task Force
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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.
Religious Beliefs and Party Support, 2012
This chart demonstrates that
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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A
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Which best describes how the media influence the development of policy?
It keeps lawmakers apprised of what is happening throughout the government.
It informs the public, who can then convey their opinions to policymakers.
It presents opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.
It facilitates informed communication between different parts of the government.
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B
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According to most polls, highly religious people are more likely to be
left-wing voters.
right-wing voters.
Democratic voters.
progressive voters.
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B
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Political advertisements are considered most effective among voters.
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Undecided
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Look at this map of an imaginary state that has been redistricted.
Based on this map, what conclusion can someone draw about who was most likely in charge of the redistricting?
Party 1
Party 2
neither party
the federal government
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A
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?
Both strongly opposed slavery.
Both were formed because of a dispute.
Both supported a strong central government.
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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C
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Local organizations are organized by precincts, counties, and
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Wards
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Which of these best describes an interest group?
a group formed to support political campaigns financially
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation
a group formed to influence government policy
a group driven by the political interests of the community
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C
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best help the media and candidates better understand where voters stand, especially during election campaigns.
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Polls
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