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How have political action committees invested their money

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how have political action committees invested their money?

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What is the primary goal of interest groups

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changing or maintaining particular policies

ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public policy

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What is one example of how interest groups often work to shape policy through the courts

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paying legal fees for people who files lawsuits that align with the group's goals

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Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate

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lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment

lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address

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What is one difference between closed and open primary elections

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I got this one right: Open primaries allow any voters to participate, while closed primaries are restricted to party members.

Apex - United States Government (2018) 5.2.2 Quiz: How elections Work

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Which groups that make up political parties are represented in the passage

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party organizers, volunteers, voters, and elected officials

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Which statement most accurately describes the role of the Democratic and Republican parties in U.S. politics

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the two parties have dominated u.s. politics for more than 150 years

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Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy

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encouraging voter registration at the local level

encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties

recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities

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Which activity is a primary responsibility of political parties at the national level

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raising funds for the party's presidential candidate

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Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe

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serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption

inspiring political participation

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Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate

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political matters that were once discussed only in print media are covered by several forms of media today

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Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage

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Prompt "James": Considering motivations for bias.

Prompt "Kai": Fact-checking stories.

Prompt "Wendy": Comparing different stories on the same topic.

Hope this helps

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Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content

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a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers

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Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate

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opinion polls have been around longer than social media

opinion polls can influence how citizens vote

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Why is it important that the media inform the public about candidates policies and other matters on the public agenda

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because the public need this information for democracy to function effectively

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Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections

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selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected office

encouraging citizens to vote

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Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate

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caucuses are paid for by political parties, while primaries are not

participating in a caucus takes longer than voting in a primary, so voter participation in caucuses is power

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What process do the events in the timeline reflect

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Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions

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Which description best illustrates an interest groups use a public pressure to indirectly influence policy

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Gathering data on how many veterans lack proper health care and publicizing it on social media.

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Which statement does not describe a way the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act regulates lobbying

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lobbyists are required to pay registration fees for any meeting with a legislator

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How have political action committees invested their money

how have political action committees invested their money?

What is the primary goal of interest groups

changing or maintaining particular policies

ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public policy

What is one example of how interest groups often work to shape policy through the courts

paying legal fees for people who files lawsuits that align with the group's goals

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate

lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment

lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address

What is one difference between closed and open primary elections

I got this one right: Open primaries allow any voters to participate, while closed primaries are restricted to party members.

Apex - United States Government (2018) 5.2.2 Quiz: How elections Work

Which groups that make up political parties are represented in the passage

party organizers, volunteers, voters, and elected officials

Which statement most accurately describes the role of the Democratic and Republican parties in U.S. politics

the two parties have dominated u.s. politics for more than 150 years

Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy

encouraging voter registration at the local level

encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties

recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities

Which activity is a primary responsibility of political parties at the national level

raising funds for the party's presidential candidate

Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe

serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption

inspiring political participation

Which statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate

political matters that were once discussed only in print media are covered by several forms of media today

Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage

Prompt "James": Considering motivations for bias.

Prompt "Kai": Fact-checking stories.

Prompt "Wendy": Comparing different stories on the same topic.

Hope this helps

Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content

a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers

Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate

opinion polls have been around longer than social media

opinion polls can influence how citizens vote

Why is it important that the media inform the public about candidates policies and other matters on the public agenda

because the public need this information for democracy to function effectively

Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections

selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected office

encouraging citizens to vote

Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate

caucuses are paid for by political parties, while primaries are not

participating in a caucus takes longer than voting in a primary, so voter participation in caucuses is power

What process do the events in the timeline reflect

Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions

Which description best illustrates an interest groups use a public pressure to indirectly influence policy

Gathering data on how many veterans lack proper health care and publicizing it on social media.

Which statement does not describe a way the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act regulates lobbying

lobbyists are required to pay registration fees for any meeting with a legislator

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