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Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
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Topic 1.1 · Which one fitsA government claims its authority comes from the consent of the governed. Which democratic ideal is it invoking?
Popular sovereignty: government derives its authority from the people.
Review: 1.1 Ideals of Democracy
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Topic 1.1 · Say it in contextWhy does a constitution that limits officials support limited government?
It places enforceable boundaries on government power rather than allowing officials unlimited authority.
Review: 1.1 Ideals of Democracy
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Topic 1.2 · Which one fitsCitizens organize local meetings and take part directly in civic life. Which model emphasizes that participation?
Participatory democracy emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society.
Review: 1.2 Types of Democracy
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Topic 1.2 · Say it in contextHow do pluralist and elite models differ in their emphasis?
Pluralism emphasizes organized groups competing for influence; the elite model emphasizes more limited participation.
Review: 1.2 Types of Democracy
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Topic 1.3 · Which one fitsHow did Madison propose to limit the danger of factions in Federalist No. 10?
A large republic would contain diverse interests, while elected representatives would filter popular demands.
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Topic 1.3 · Say it in contextWhy did Brutus No. 1 warn against a large centralized republic?
It argued that distant national power could threaten individual liberty and favored a smaller, decentralized republic.
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Topic 1.4 · Which one fitsWhy did Shays’ Rebellion expose a weakness under the Articles of Confederation?
The national government lacked centralized military power to respond effectively.
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Topic 1.4 · Say it in contextStates impose competing trade rules on one another under the Articles. What national weakness does this illustrate?
The national government lacked power to regulate interstate commerce.
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Topic 1.5 · Which one fitsHow did the Great Compromise address disagreement about representation?
The House represents states according to population, while each state has equal representation in the Senate.
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Topic 1.5 · Say it in contextWhy did supporters agree to add a Bill of Rights during ratification?
It addressed Anti-Federalist concerns that the new national government could threaten individual liberties.
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Topic 1.6 · Which one fitsThe House impeaches an official. Does that action itself remove the official?
No. The House brings the charge; removal follows conviction in a Senate impeachment trial.
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Topic 1.6 · Say it in contextHow does a presidential veto illustrate checks and balances?
The executive can check legislation passed by Congress; Congress may override a regular veto with the required supermajorities.
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Topic 1.7 · Which one fitsBoth state and national governments collect taxes. What type of power is this?
A concurrent power: it is shared by both levels of government.
Review: 1.7 Relationship Between the States and National Government
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Topic 1.7 · Say it in contextFederal funding can be used only for a narrowly specified program, with detailed conditions on its use. Which type of grant is this?
A categorical grant. A block grant generally gives states more flexibility in how funds are used.
Review: 1.7 Relationship Between the States and National Government
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Topic 1.8 · Which one fitsCongress claims a law helps carry out an enumerated power. Which clause supports that argument?
The Necessary and Proper Clause authorizes laws related to carrying out enumerated powers.
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Topic 1.8 · Say it in contextA valid federal law conflicts with state law. Which clause generally gives federal law precedence?
The Supremacy Clause. Courts can still decide whether the federal action is within constitutional authority.
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Topic 1.9 · Which one fitsA group loses a national policy fight but persuades a state legislature to act. What feature made another route available?
Federalism distributes authority across levels, creating multiple access points for influencing policy.
Review: 1.9 Federalism in Action
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Topic 1.9 · Say it in contextWhy can shared state and national powers constrain a national policy?
States also exercise concurrent powers, so national policymakers operate alongside state authorities rather than controlling every policy decision alone.
Review: 1.9 Federalism in Action
Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
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Topic 2.1 · Which one fitsWhy can two states of very different populations have equal representation in one congressional chamber?
The Senate represents each state equally; House representation is based on population.
Review: 2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
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Topic 2.1 · Say it in contextWhy are House debates generally more formal than Senate debates?
The House has a larger membership, making more structured procedures useful for managing debate.
Review: 2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
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Topic 2.2 · Which one fitsThe House and Senate pass different versions of a bill. What body may reconcile the differences?
A conference committee can work out a common version for both chambers to consider.
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Topic 2.2 · Say it in contextA senator seeks to end extended debate on a bill. What procedure is available?
A motion for cloture can end debate under Senate rules if the required votes are obtained.
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Topic 2.3 · Which one fitsA legislator follows constituents’ preferences despite personal disagreement. Which representative role is this?
Delegate: the legislator acts as an agent of constituents’ expressed interests.
Review: 2.3 Congressional Behavior
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Topic 2.3 · Say it in contextHow can divided government contribute to gridlock?
Different parties controlling the presidency and a congressional chamber can make agreement on legislation and appointments harder.
Review: 2.3 Congressional Behavior
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Topic 2.4 · Which one fitsA president issues a regular veto. What can Congress do to enact the bill anyway?
Each chamber can override the veto with a two thirds vote.
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Topic 2.4 · Say it in contextA president wants to direct executive agencies to carry out a policy. Name one presidential tool that could do this.
An executive order can direct management of the executive branch, based on executive authority or power delegated by Congress.
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Topic 2.5 · Which one fitsA president nominates a federal judge. What Senate action checks that choice?
The Senate can confirm or reject the nomination through its advice and consent role.
Review: 2.5 Checks on the Presidency
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Topic 2.5 · Say it in contextWhy can an appointment of an Article III federal judge outlast a president’s term?
Article III federal judges hold office during good behavior, so their service and decisions can influence policy long after the appointing president leaves office.
Review: 2.5 Checks on the Presidency
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Topic 2.6 · Which one fitsWhy did Federalist No. 70 defend a single executive?
It argued that an energetic executive supports national defense, steady administration, property, and liberty.
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Topic 2.6 · Say it in contextWhich constitutional change reflected concern about presidents holding office for too long?
The Twenty Second Amendment established presidential term limits.
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Topic 2.7 · Which one fitsA president uses a televised address to draw attention to an issue. What agenda setting tool is at work?
The bully pulpit lets a president use public visibility to influence which issues receive attention.
Review: 2.7 Presidential Communication
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Topic 2.7 · Say it in contextHow can social media change presidential communication?
It allows a president to respond quickly and communicate directly with the public about political issues.
Review: 2.7 Presidential Communication
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Topic 2.8 · Which one fitsWhich constitutional article establishes the federal judicial branch?
Article III establishes the judicial branch and its framework.
Review: 2.8 The Judicial Branch
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Topic 2.8 · Say it in contextHow can an independent judiciary check the other branches?
Judges who can decide cases without direct control by elected officials can apply constitutional limits even when decisions are unpopular.
Review: 2.8 The Judicial Branch
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Topic 2.9 · Which one fitsA court follows an earlier ruling in a case with similar facts. What doctrine guides it?
Stare decisis: courts generally follow established precedent in similar cases.
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Topic 2.9 · Say it in contextHow might changes in Supreme Court membership affect precedent?
New justices may interpret the law differently, leading the Court to establish new precedents or overturn existing ones.
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Topic 2.10 · Which one fitsWhy can justices decide a case against popular opinion without immediately facing reelection?
Federal justices have life tenure during good behavior, which insulates them from immediate electoral pressure.
Review: 2.10 The Court in Action
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Topic 2.10 · Say it in contextDoes judicial independence prevent controversy over the Court’s decisions?
No. Independent decisions can be unpopular and can prompt debate over the Court’s power.
Review: 2.10 The Court in Action
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Topic 2.11 · Which one fitsCongress disagrees with a statutory interpretation by the Court. What legislative response may it pursue?
Congress may change the statute within constitutional limits to modify the decision’s effect.
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Topic 2.11 · Say it in contextHow do judicial activism and restraint differ as approaches to judicial review?
Activism allows courts to overturn precedent or invalidate government acts; restraint emphasizes adhering to existing constitutional and case precedent.
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Topic 2.12 · Which one fitsA congressional committee, an agency, and an interest group maintain a close alliance in one policy area. What is this arrangement called?
An iron triangle links those three actors around a shared policy area.
Review: 2.12 The Bureaucracy
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Topic 2.12 · Say it in contextHow does a merit system differ from patronage in public employment?
Merit hiring emphasizes qualifications and professional competence; patronage awards jobs through political connections.
Review: 2.12 The Bureaucracy
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Topic 2.13 · Which one fitsCongress passes a broad environmental law and an agency writes detailed rules to implement it. What delegated authority is involved?
Rulemaking authority lets the agency use delegated discretion to develop and enforce regulations.
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Topic 2.13 · Say it in contextWhy do agencies exercise discretion when implementing laws?
Congress often delegates authority for agencies to interpret policy and make detailed implementation decisions.
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Topic 2.14 · Which one fitsA congressional committee calls agency leaders to testify about implementation. What check is it using?
Congressional oversight: hearings and investigation monitor whether an agency carries out the law as intended.
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Topic 2.14 · Say it in contextHow can Congress use the power of the purse to check an agency?
Congress can appropriate or withhold funds, affecting what the agency can carry out.
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Topic 2.15 · Which one fitsA policy group appeals to Congress, the president, and the courts. Why are several routes available?
Separated powers give different branches roles in policymaking and create multiple points of access.
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Topic 2.15 · Say it in contextWhy can one branch face limits when trying to direct agency policy alone?
Congress, the president, and courts each hold powers affecting the bureaucracy, so authority is shared among branches.
Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
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Topic 3.1 · Which one fitsA law restricting a person’s expression raises a constitutional liberty claim. What part of the Constitution lists that freedom?
The First Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights, the Constitution’s first ten amendments.
Review: 3.1 The Bill of Rights
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Topic 3.1 · Say it in contextWhy can the reach of a listed liberty be contested over time?
Courts continually interpret how the Bill of Rights applies to particular government actions.
Review: 3.1 The Bill of Rights
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Topic 3.2 · Which one fitsA state sponsors an official religious practice. Which First Amendment clause is most directly implicated?
The Establishment Clause limits government establishment of religion.
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Topic 3.2 · Say it in contextA law burdens a person’s religious practice. Which First Amendment protection is implicated?
The Free Exercise Clause protects religious exercise, though its application may depend on the law and circumstances.
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Topic 3.3 · Which one fitsA protester communicates an idea through a nonverbal act. Can the First Amendment protect it?
Yes. Symbolic speech can receive First Amendment protection, although protection is not unlimited.
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Topic 3.3 · Say it in contextA city limits the hours and noise level of a demonstration. What type of speech rule is involved?
A time, place, and manner restriction. Whether a particular rule is constitutional depends on its design and application.
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Topic 3.4 · Which one fitsThe government tries to stop a newspaper from publishing before publication. What press freedom issue arises?
Prior restraint. The Supreme Court has recognized a heavy presumption against government censorship before publication.
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Topic 3.4 · Say it in contextDoes a national security claim automatically eliminate the presumption against prior restraint?
No. The Court has maintained a heavy presumption against prior restraint even in cases involving national security.
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Topic 3.5 · Which one fitsA court considers whether the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess arms. What constitutional task is it performing?
It is interpreting the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms and its relationship to individual liberty.
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Topic 3.5 · Say it in contextDoes recognizing a right to bear arms settle every dispute about firearm regulation?
No. The meaning and scope of the right and the limits of regulation remain subjects of legal and policy debate.
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Topic 3.6 · Which one fitsA proposal to regulate firearms is debated as both a safety measure and a restriction on rights. What tension does it illustrate?
Government efforts to promote public safety can conflict with claims of individual liberty.
Review: 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
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Topic 3.6 · Say it in contextA court considers whether a death penalty statute involves cruel and unusual punishment. Which amendment is central?
The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment; courts interpret its application to punishment statutes.
Review: 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
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Topic 3.7 · Which one fitsA state law is challenged under a Bill of Rights protection applied through the Fourteenth Amendment. What doctrine is involved?
Selective incorporation applies selected Bill of Rights protections to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.
Review: 3.7 Selective Incorporation
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Topic 3.7 · Say it in contextDoes selective incorporation mean every Bill of Rights protection automatically applied to states at once?
No. The doctrine extends selected protections to the states through judicial interpretation over time.
Review: 3.7 Selective Incorporation
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Topic 3.8 · Which one fitsPolice obtain evidence through an unconstitutional search. What rule may keep it out of the prosecution’s case?
The exclusionary rule generally bars evidence obtained in violation of the suspect’s Fourth Amendment rights, subject to recognized exceptions.
Review: 3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
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Topic 3.8 · Say it in contextWhich due process clause applies to a state government: the Fifth or Fourteenth Amendment?
The Fourteenth Amendment applies to states; the Fifth Amendment’s due process clause applies to the national government.
Review: 3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
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Topic 3.9 · Which one fitsThe Constitution does not explicitly name privacy. Can a constitutional privacy right still exist?
Yes. The Court has recognized unenumerated rights, including privacy, through constitutional interpretation.
Review: 3.9 Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy
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Topic 3.9 · Say it in contextWhat did Dobbs change about the federal constitutional rule announced in Roe?
Dobbs overruled Roe and held that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, leaving regulation to legislatures.
Review: 3.9 Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy
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Topic 3.10 · Which one fitsHow can the Equal Protection Clause motivate a social movement?
It provides a constitutional basis for advocates to challenge discriminatory government treatment and seek equal protection.
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Topic 3.10 · Say it in contextHow are civil rights different from a general claim to be free from government interference?
Civil rights include protections against discrimination, supported by constitutional guarantees and acts of Congress.
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Topic 3.11 · Which one fitsA federally funded school is challenged for sex discrimination in an education program. Which federal law is relevant?
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
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Topic 3.11 · Say it in contextWhich federal law prohibits racial discrimination in voting?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
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Topic 3.12 · Which one fitsWhy did Brown reject the idea that racially segregated public schools could satisfy equal protection simply by being equal in facilities?
The Court held that state-imposed racial segregation in public education is inherently unequal, including because separating children by race can generate a sense of inferiority that affects educational opportunity.
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Topic 3.12 · Say it in contextDid the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment have identical reach?
No. The proclamation applied to designated areas in rebellion, with exceptions. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States, except as punishment for a crime after conviction.
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Topic 3.13 · Which one fitsA public university defends a policy intended to address racial disparities. What constitutional provision is central to the affirmative action debate?
The Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause is central to disputes over such policies.
Review: 3.13 Affirmative Action
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Topic 3.13 · Say it in contextAre affirmative action policies limited in purpose to addressing racial disparities?
No. Such policies may also seek to address disparities related to ethnic origin, gender, disability, or age.
Review: 3.13 Affirmative Action
Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
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Topic 4.1 · Which one fitsAn official insists that leaders must obey the same law as everyone else. Which core value is this?
Rule of law: all people, including those in power, are accountable under the law.
Review: 4.1 American Attitudes About Government and Politics
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Topic 4.1 · Say it in contextHow does equality of opportunity differ from a guarantee of equal outcomes?
It emphasizes an equal chance to compete, rather than a guarantee that everyone reaches the same result.
Review: 4.1 American Attitudes About Government and Politics
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Topic 4.2 · Which one fitsA student’s political attitudes develop through family, school, and peers. What process is illustrated?
Political socialization: people acquire political beliefs, values, opinions, and behaviors through social influences.
Review: 4.2 Political Socialization
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Topic 4.2 · Say it in contextCan political culture be influenced by other countries as well as influence them?
Yes. Globalization can transmit political values in both directions.
Review: 4.2 Political Socialization
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Topic 4.3 · Which one fitsPeople who lived through a major event at a similar age share attitudes years later. What kind of effect may this be?
A generational effect: a shared experience among people of a common age can shape their outlook.
Review: 4.3 Changes in Ideology
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Topic 4.3 · Say it in contextHow does a life cycle effect differ from a generational effect?
A life cycle effect reflects experiences at stages of life; a generational effect reflects experiences shared by an age cohort.
Review: 4.3 Changes in Ideology
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Topic 4.4 · Which one fitsA major crisis changes a person’s beliefs about the role of government. What process links the event to ideology?
The event can shape political socialization, which can in turn influence political ideology.
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Topic 4.4 · Say it in contextWhy might the same political event produce different attitudes among individuals?
People interpret events through different prior beliefs and social experiences, so socialization can lead to different responses.
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Topic 4.5 · Which one fitsA campaign wants a baseline measure of views about its candidate before advertising begins. Which poll fits?
A benchmark poll establishes baseline views of a candidate.
Review: 4.5 Measuring Public Opinion
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Topic 4.5 · Say it in contextWhy can a poll with a large sample still mislead if its question is loaded?
Biased wording can systematically influence responses; a large sample does not correct that wording bias.
Review: 4.5 Measuring Public Opinion
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Topic 4.6 · Which one fitsA poll reports a close race, but its sample excludes many eligible voters. What should a reader assess before trusting it?
Assess whether the sampling method represents the intended population and whether the reported conclusion is supported.
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Topic 4.6 · Say it in contextWhy can reliable public opinion data matter to policymakers?
It can provide evidence of public preferences that may influence elections and policy debates.
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Topic 4.7 · Which one fitsWhich major party platform generally aligns more closely with liberal ideology?
The Democratic Party platform generally aligns more closely with liberal positions, though individuals within a party vary.
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Topic 4.7 · Say it in contextDoes general alignment between a party and an ideology mean every member agrees on every issue?
No. Party platforms describe broad positions; individual members can hold differing views.
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Topic 4.8 · Which one fitsWhy can public policy change when different citizens participate in politics?
Policies reflect the attitudes and beliefs of those who participate, so changes in participation can change political pressures.
Review: 4.8 Ideology and Policymaking
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Topic 4.8 · Say it in contextA security proposal limits individual freedom to promote order. What recurring policy tension does it illustrate?
Democratic policymaking often balances individual liberty against government efforts to maintain stability and order.
Review: 4.8 Ideology and Policymaking
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Topic 4.9 · Which one fitsCongress changes taxes and spending to influence the economy. Is this fiscal or monetary policy?
Fiscal policy: Congress and the president use taxation and spending to influence economic conditions.
Review: 4.9 Ideology and Economic Policy
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Topic 4.9 · Say it in contextThe Federal Reserve acts to influence interest rates. What type of policy is this?
Monetary policy. The independent Federal Reserve seeks maximum employment and price stability.
Review: 4.9 Ideology and Economic Policy
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Topic 4.10 · Which one fitsA proposal shifts responsibility for education from the national government toward states. Which broad ideological view does it generally reflect?
A conservative view generally favors less national involvement and more state responsibility for such social issues.
Review: 4.10 Ideology and Social Policy
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Topic 4.10 · Say it in contextHow would a libertarian generally approach government involvement in social policy?
Libertarians generally favor limited government involvement, except to protect private property or individual liberty.
Review: 4.10 Ideology and Social Policy
Unit 5: Political Participation
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Topic 5.1 · Which one fitsA voter supports an incumbent because the economy improved during the incumbent’s term. Which voting model fits?
Retrospective voting evaluates the party or candidate in power based on past performance.
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Topic 5.1 · Say it in contextWhich amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The Twenty Sixth Amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
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Topic 5.2 · Which one fitsA voter believes their participation will make no difference and stays home. What concept helps explain the decision?
Low political efficacy, the belief that one’s participation has little effect, can reduce turnout.
Review: 5.2 Voter Turnout
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Topic 5.2 · Say it in contextHow can differences in state registration procedures affect turnout?
Procedures can make registration easier or harder, changing the practical barriers voters face.
Review: 5.2 Voter Turnout
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Topic 5.3 · Which one fitsA party recruits candidates and mobilizes voters. What democratic role does this illustrate?
Parties act as linkage institutions connecting voters’ preferences to candidates and policymakers.
Review: 5.3 Political Parties
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Topic 5.3 · Say it in contextHow can a party platform help voters?
It presents the party’s policy positions, giving voters information for comparing political choices.
Review: 5.3 Political Parties
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Topic 5.4 · Which one fitsA campaign emphasizes a candidate’s personality more than the party label. What campaign trend does this reflect?
Candidate centered campaigns focus public attention on individual candidates and have weakened parties’ role in nominations.
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Topic 5.4 · Say it in contextHow can parties use voter data to adapt their outreach?
They can tailor messages and mobilization efforts to different groups in their electoral coalitions.
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Topic 5.5 · Which one fitsWhy can winner take all districts make it hard for a third party to win seats?
Only the leading candidate wins a district, so a party with dispersed support can win substantial votes but few seats.
Review: 5.5 Third-Party Politics
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Topic 5.5 · Say it in contextHow can a major party’s adoption of a third party issue affect that third party?
It can reduce the distinct appeal of the third party by incorporating its agenda into a major party platform.
Review: 5.5 Third-Party Politics
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Topic 5.6 · Which one fitsAn interest group submits information to justices in a case without being a party. What is that filing called?
An amicus curiae brief supplies information or arguments for the court to consider.
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Topic 5.6 · Say it in contextWhy might an interest group offer benefits only to members?
Selective benefits encourage people to join rather than receive the group’s public benefits without contributing.
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Topic 5.7 · Which one fitsA group organized around a single policy demand protests to influence lawmakers. What type of actor is it?
A single issue group or protest movement, depending on its organization, seeks to affect society and policy.
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Topic 5.7 · Say it in contextWhy can competing groups have different influence over the federal budget?
They have different resources and access, and different actors can influence different stages of the process.
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Topic 5.8 · Which one fitsCan a presidential candidate win the national popular vote and still lose the presidency?
Yes. The Electoral College determines the result, and state elector allocation can produce a different outcome from the nationwide popular vote.
Review: 5.8 Electing a President
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Topic 5.8 · Say it in contextWhat is the difference between a primary and a general election?
A primary selects party candidates; the general election determines who will hold office.
Review: 5.8 Electing a President
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Topic 5.9 · Which one fitsWhy might an incumbent have an advantage in a congressional race?
An incumbent may benefit from existing visibility and the resources and experience associated with holding office.
Review: 5.9 Congressional Elections
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Topic 5.9 · Say it in contextWhat is decided in a congressional general election?
Voters choose who will hold the congressional office from among the candidates on the ballot.
Review: 5.9 Congressional Elections
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Topic 5.10 · Which one fitsHow can social media help a modern campaign?
It can communicate campaign messages and help raise funds quickly from supporters.
Review: 5.10 Modern Campaigns
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Topic 5.10 · Say it in contextWhy can rising campaign costs affect candidates’ schedules?
Candidates may devote substantial time to fundraising and rely on professional campaign consultants.
Review: 5.10 Modern Campaigns
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Topic 5.11 · Which one fitsWhy did the Supreme Court treat some independent political spending as protected expression?
The Court held that political spending by corporations, associations, and labor unions is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment.
Review: 5.11 Campaign Finance
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Topic 5.11 · Say it in contextWhat tension drives debate over campaign finance rules?
Rules intended to protect competitive and fair elections can raise questions about political expression and free speech.
Review: 5.11 Campaign Finance
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Topic 5.12 · Which one fitsNews outlets give extensive coverage to one issue, making it prominent in public discussion. What media effect is this?
Agenda setting: media attention can influence which issues people consider important.
Review: 5.12 The Media
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Topic 5.12 · Say it in contextWhat is lost when election coverage focuses mainly on who is ahead in polls?
Horse race coverage can shift attention away from candidates’ qualifications and policy platforms.
Review: 5.12 The Media
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Topic 5.13 · Which one fitsA person consumes only political commentary that reinforces existing beliefs. What concern does this illustrate?
Ideologically oriented media choices can reinforce prior beliefs and affect democratic debate and political knowledge.
Review: 5.13 Changing Media
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Topic 5.13 · Say it in contextWhy should a reader check a political news source’s credibility?
Media outlets vary in reliability and perspective, and uncertainty about sources can affect the quality of political information.
Review: 5.13 Changing Media