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can anyone try to help me with any of these questions just a few would help alottt!!!!

Answer 1

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 6 MC)

Which of the following best explains why a Senator might wish to have a press conference to explain a recent vote in Congress that might upset people?

To focus on upcoming legislation that more people like

To address the concerns of a majority of voters before voters become displeased

To appear confident in a decision despite the criticism of a few

To make sure voters know that the decision was not the Senator's but the party's

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 HC)

Which of the following best describes the creator and the message of this campaign ad?

The image shows a man in uniform saluting the American flag. The title at the top of the image reads, A vote for Mike Harrington is a vote for a stronger America. At the bottom of the image, the text reads, Paid for by citizens for the re-election of Senator Mike Harrington.
Public Domain

An interest group is using symbolism to suggest that their candidate supports American military power.

The government is using propaganda to encourage citizens to join the military.

A politician is using symbolism to state that his competitors are not true Americans.

A private company is using propaganda to link its product to patriotism.

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 4 HC)

Use what you know about the case of Gideon v. Wainwright to determine which of the following phrases is etched on Gideon's gravestone.

Each era finds an improvement in law for the benefit of mankind.

Poverty is its own protection against abuses of government.

The question is not what have we done, but have we done it justly?

Power seeks the lowest forms and exploits their weaknesses.

Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 6 HC)

Which of the following correctly summarizes how the media affected public opinion on the Nixon/Watergate scandal?

Many Americans saw photographs of Nixon behaving negatively during the hearings and came to distrust him.

Many Americans read the accounts in books and magazines and were influenced to support impeachment.

Many Americans learned about the scandal as it unfolded by watching television and formed opinions based on that coverage.

Many Americans saw advertisements in local papers taken out by Nixon's party and felt encouraged to support of Nixon.

Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 MC)

In a recent political ad, Senator Bob Smith stated, "My opponent, Joe Lye, is more interested in playing golf with special interest groups than voting on the issues. In fact, he was only present on 12 of 120 days during the last legislative session. Let's work together to eliminate this kind of waste from our government."

Which of the following is it most important for voters to do in evaluating these statements?

Check the facts about Smith's claims that Lye was absent.

Eliminate Lye from consideration during the election.

Look for evidence of Lye playing golf with special interest groups.

Review Smith's own attendance during the legislative session.

Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 MC)

Fred Rodriguez and Alma Morton are running for an open U.S. Senate seat. During a debate, they had this exchange:

"I believe that people should take responsibility for their actions," Fred said. "If they are going to hurt others, then they should pay for their actions. Unsupervised children are to blame for many crimes. Their parents should be held accountable."

"Many parents in our community work full time," Alma replied. "They don't have enough income to pay a child-care provider. And now you're suggesting that they should be arrested for crimes their children commit? How are they supposed to feed their families if they are in jail? Shame on you for suggesting such a thing! I support the Families Now tax that provides funds for child services."

"The last thing we need is another tax," Fred said. "Local nonprofit agencies should help children instead."

Which statement by which candidate leads you to believe he or she would vote "no" to fund a child-care center for low-income families with a tax increase?

Fred would vote no because he said, "The last thing we need is another tax."

Fred would vote no because he said, "Unsupervised children are to blame for many crimes."

Alma would vote no because she said, "Their parents should be held accountable."

Alma would vote no because she said, "They don't have enough income to pay a child-care provider."

Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 MC)

Which of the following is the most accurate source of information that voters can use when evaluating a political candidate's qualifications?

A commentator's views on the candidate's voting history

Campaign literature published by the candidate

Discuss the issues with your neighbors and government workers.

Government records on voting history and offices held

Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 LC)

Which of the following are the parties to which the majority of the U.S. voters belong?

Democrat and Libertarian parties

Democrat and Republican parties

Republican and Libertarian parties

Republican and third parties

Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 LC)

Which group would most likely identify with the word liberal?

Libertarian Party

Green Party

Republican Party

Democratic Party

Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 LC)

The Democratic Party often has

moderate to extreme views

liberal to conservative views

conservative to moderate views

liberal to moderate views

Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 8 MC)

The following table shows the exit polls (surveys taken after voters leave the polling places) for the last presidential elections.

Which of the following statements can you prove to be true using the information in the table?


Exit Poll Results by Educational Level: 2008 Presidential Election*

Less than high school


63% Democrat
35% Republican

High school graduate


52% Democrat
46% Republican

Some college or associate’s degree


51% Democrat
47% Republican

Bachelor’s degree or more


53% Democrat
45% Republican

*Source: New York Times. November 5, 2008

Voters of all levels of education more frequently supported the Democratic candidate.

The next Presidential election will be won by the Democratic candidate.

Overall, the total number of voters increased between the 2000 and 2008 elections.

When voter turnout is high, the Democratic candidate wins the election.

Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 8 MC)

The table below shows results of the 2008 Presidential Election between Barack Obama (D) and John McCain (R) and a table listing the median resident age and household income for several cities in Florida.

Which of the following statements can you prove to be true using the map and table?


2008 Presidential Election Results: Florida Cities

City


Election Outcome


Median Resident Age


Median Household Income

Jacksonville


Republican


33.8


46,312

Miami


Democratic


37.7


28,999

Pensacola


Republican


39.4


42,788

Tallahassee


Democratic


26.3


34,335

Tampa


Democratic


34.7


41,605

Low income voters are more likely to vote for a Democratic candidate.

Democrats are more likely to have good paying jobs that require a college degree.

More people are more likely to vote for a Democratic candidate as they get older.

The age of Democratic voters is always lower than that of Republican voters.

Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 8 MC)

The map below shows results of the 2008 Presidential Election between Barack Obama (D) and John McCain (R). Which of the following statements can you prove to be true using this map?

The graphic shows the results of the 2010 Presidential Election in Florida. Key, Democrat: Blue, Republican: Red. The following cities are listed: Tallahassee (Democrat), Jacksonville (Republican), Orlando (Democrat), Tampa (Democrat), West Palm Beach (Democrat), Miami (Democrat). Northwest and Northeast Florida and some of central and Southwest Florida show mainly republican wins with democratic wins near Tallahassee. The area of Southeast Florida (near Miami and West Palm Beach) show Democratic wins. Some areas in Central Florida (the areas of Tampa and Orlando) show democratic wins.
© 2011 Map Resources

The majority of Republican voters live in urban areas with high population density.

The Democratic and Republican vote was evenly distributed across the state.

Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to live in South Florida.

The majority of the Democratic vote came from the southeastern portion of the state.

Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 MC)

Read the quotation below:

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”—Former President George W. Bush 2001

Which of the following correctly describes the technique used in the quotation?

Propaganda

Symbolism

Bias

Sympathy

Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 7 MC)

Two U.S. Senators are guests on a TV news interview program. One is introduced as “Senator Susan Hartford, Conservative Leader,” and the other is introduced as “Senator Howard Williams, focus of an ongoing corruption investigation.”

These introductions indicate

bias in favor of Senator Williams

symbolism in favor of Senator WIlliams

bias in favor of Senator Hartford

symbolism in favor of Senator Hartman

Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 5 MC)

Imagine that a club wants to host a parade in its community. The club members wear special hats to promote the event. After months of planning, the community enjoys a successful parade. This example describes expressions of ____________ and ___________.

Select the terms that best complete the sentence.

Petition and speech

Assembly and speech

Assembly and religion

Petition and press

Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(Active Citizens LO 5 MC)

Examples of the freedom of assembly include

a political leader holding a street rally; making a “peace” sign

a political leader holding a street rally; a local organization sponsoring a parade

people signing a petition to repeal a law; a club sponsoring a parade

people signing a petition to repeal a law; a political leader holding a street rally

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Question 11 is the answer with television because that invention was a big deal during the time of the watergate scandal

Answer 4

thanks so much :)

Answer 5

And democrats are more liberal than republicans so they'd probably identify with the word liberal

Answer 6

Please don't use openstudy for cheating :\

Answer 7

Do you know what the two parties that get the most publicity during presidential elections are? That would be your answer for 15.

Answer 8

ok and i think i would have to look back in the lesson but thanks

Answer 9

My advice would be to look back on your lesson and notes, don't try to get people to do your whole test for you. 😰

Answer 10

ok thanks and i wasnt asking them to do the whole thing i only need help on a few then i can do the rest but thanks:)

Answer 11

Oh ok, XD I would just post like 2 or 3 or your account can be banned.

Answer 12

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