Question 1

Which of the following is true of the Internet organization MoveOn.org?

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A)   It has demonstrated that online advocacy can dramatically increase voter turnout in local and state elections.
B)   It is technically a registered lobbying organization.
C)   It has a network of more than five million "online activists," which makes it a more powerful voting bloc than some entire states.
D)   It was highly successful in its effort to shape the 2010 health care reform bill.
E)   It was instrumental in helping Barack Obama defeat Hillary Clinton in their race for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.

Question 2

Voter identification cards find the most support among

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A)   Democrats.
B)   Republicans.
C)   libertarians.
D)   liberals.
E)   poorer citizens.

Question 3

Which of the following countries has the highest estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

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A)   Denmark
B)   Germany
C)   the United States
D)   Belgium
E)   France

Question 4

In comparison with citizens in Western European democracies,Americans are less likely to

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A)   vote in national elections.
B)   actively work in an election campaign.
C)   participate in community activities.
D)   join an interest group.
E)   All these answers are correct.

Question 5

The frequency of elections in the United States reduces voter turnout by

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A)   discouraging local politicians from playing an active role in presidential elections.
B)   creating more complex registration requirements.
C)   focusing too much attention on state and local elections.
D)   increasing the personal effort needed to participate in all elections.
E)   increasing the amount of taxes paid at the polls.

Question 6

Give three reasons why some Americans vote regularly while others do not.

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One reason some Americans vote more regu...

Question 7

The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the

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A)   lack of opportunity, because there are few groups active at this level.
B)   lack of personal motivation to get involved.
C)   low potential for success, since key decisions are made at the national level.
D)   low potential for success, since key decisions are made at the state level.
E)   All these answers are correct.

Question 8

________ elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the U.S.

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A)   Primary
B)   Mayoral
C)   Congressional
D)   Gubernatorial
E)   Presidential

Question 9

In the United States,the primary responsibility for registration of the individual voter rests with the

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A)   state and local governments.
B)   local courts.
C)   employer.
D)   individual.
E)   federal government.

Question 10

All of the following tend to decrease voter turnout EXCEPT

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A)   sharp policy differences between major parties.
B)   alienation.
C)   frequent elections.
D)   an individualistic culture.
E)   lack of interest in politics.

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