Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of having a two-party system?

There is no possibility that corruption can occur in either party

Which statement best describes the point of view of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?

Secure equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination

Which of the following laws expanded the American Middle-Class following World War II?

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill of Rights)

All of the following are requirements to become eligible to vote in the state of Texas EXCEPT:

Must earn more than $25,000 a year

This text gives what power to Congress: securing...to Authors and Inventors the Right to their respective Writing

Granting copyrights and patents

What impact did the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rigthts Act and Hernandez v. Texas have on American society?

Greater social and economic mobility for people of color in the US

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)?

Schools are allowed to use an affirmative action admissions policy

All of the following were a result of the Voting Rights Act that was passed in 1964 EXCEPT:

The act repealed the 24th Amendment that eliminated poll taxes

Which statement best describes the role of third parties?

They force major parties to address new issues not on the platform

Which of the following is the best example of how governmental fiscal policy can influence the economy?

If inflation is too high, then the government can increase taxes

What is the main goal of political lobbies?

To influence policy decisions in government

Which of the following statements best describes gerrymandering?

The process of redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit a party in power

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Hernandez v. Texas (1954)?

citizens can't be excluded from jury duty based on their race/ethnicity

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

Write laws that the President will sign

The Internet has helped elected officials in which of the following ways:

Provide an avenue to communicate with their constituents

How are political parties and interest groups similar?

Both represent people who join together for a political purpose

All of the following were a result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act that was passed in 1944 EXCEPT:

Veterans were provided with unlimited income

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1
Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of having a two-party system?
Fewer voting choices = voters might know more about party platforms
Most of the political information on issues is much easier to understand
There is no possibility that corruption can occur in either party
There is political stability that limits sudden shifts in political trends
2
Which of the following actions is best defined as a civic responsibility
Serving on a jury
Volunteering at a charity
Attending a university
Supporting community activities
3
Which statement best describes the point of view of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
Secure the rights guaranteed under the 2nd amendment and 4th amendment
secure those rights that have been denied to many throughout history
secure the right to make choices without government interference
Secure equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination
4
Which of the following laws expanded the American Middle-Class following World War II?
The Alien and Sedition Act
The Patriot Act
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill of Rights)
5
All of the following are requirements to become eligible to vote in the state of Texas EXCEPT:
Must earn more than $25,000 a year
Be at least 18 years old on Election day
Must be a resident of a Texas county
Must be a United States citizen
6
Which of the following best describes the use of electronic communication technologies for political campaigning?
Community Activism
Internet Activism
Protest Activism
Peace Activism
7
This text gives what power to Congress: securing...to Authors and Inventors the Right to their respective Writing
Funding scientific and artistic projects
Controlling prices in the economy
Granting copyrights and patents
Censoring new scientific publications
8
What impact did the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rigthts Act and Hernandez v. Texas have on American society?
Employers gained more authority
The jurisdiction of federal courts decreased
State governments gained more authority
Greater social and economic mobility for people of color in the US
9
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)?
Schools are allowed to use an affirmative action admissions policy
States are allowed to restrict speech that is a “Clear and Present Danger”
Schools are not allowed to have an affirmative action admissions policy
States are prohibited from denying individuals a right to due process
10
All of the following were a result of the Voting Rights Act that was passed in 1964 EXCEPT:
Authorized the U.S. Attorney General to investigate the use of poll taxes
There was federal oversight of voter registration in some areas
Banned the use of literacy tests that were once a requirement to vote
The act repealed the 24th Amendment that eliminated poll taxes
11
Which statement best describes the role of third parties?
do not have any influence because they represent a small group
never have an impact because they have no influence on governmental issues
They force major parties to address new issues not on the platform
do not have much influence on our political system and generally dissolve
12
Which of the following is the best example of how governmental fiscal policy can influence the economy?
If inflation is too high, then the government can increase taxes
If the economy is struggling, then the government can increase taxes
If people do not pay their taxes, then the government can sue them
If people make too much money, then the government can increase taxes
13
What is the main goal of political lobbies?
To provide an unbiased opinion of an issue
To analyze problems in government
To influence policy decisions in government
To point out weaknesses in opposition forces
14
Which of the following statements best describes gerrymandering?
The taking of the census that occurs every ten years in the United States
A population shift in a state that affects voting patterns in the U.S.
The process of redrawing legislative boundaries to benefit a party in power
The process by which political parties make decisions that influence laws
15
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of Hernandez v. Texas (1954)?
States can't take away protections from illegal searches/seizures
States can't take away protections of freedom of speech/religion
citizens can't be excluded from jury duty based on their race/ethnicity
States must allow women the right to choose whether to have an abortion
16
Which of the following best describes a process of dividing up the 435 seats in the House of Representatives?
Gerrymandering
Fiscal Policy
Apportionment
Redistricting
17
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Act as a watchdog over the other parties
Nominate candidates who are running for an election
Write laws that the President will sign
Keep the American public informed on important issues
18
The Internet has helped elected officials in which of the following ways:
Provide an avenue to communicate with their constituents
Provide the speeches that opposing candidates will make in the future
Provide a new form of taxable income for local municipalities
Provide a venue to schedule stump speeches
19
How are political parties and interest groups similar?
Both represent people who join together for a political purpose
Both steal money from the rich and give to the poor
Both allow the wealthy to control the government
Both share a desire to affect government policy to benefit themselves
20
All of the following were a result of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act that was passed in 1944 EXCEPT:
Veterans were provided with low-interest home mortgages
Veterans were provided with unlimited income
Veterans were provided funds to cover tuition to attend college
Veterans were provided with opportunities for job training or trade schools

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