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Cards in this guide (20)
Which of these measures was specifically designed to limit the voting rights of the black freedmen

Grandfather clauses

What is the primary goal of interest groups

changing or maintaining particular policies

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

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 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 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.

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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

What system for selecting party nominees does the passage describe

For those who have the passage:

” I believe in encouraging people to have a say β€œ

your answer will be:

Open Primary

(Apex)

Which category of potential election problems does the passage describe

it was voting turnout i got it wrong because someone decided to put two diffrent answers

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 procedure which is available in many states does the passage describe

For those who have the passage:

”I understand why the state passed a law raising the minimum wage”

the answer will be:

”Referendum”

(Apex)

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories

pressure from media executives

sensationalism

What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common

voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular office

they are winner-takes-all election

Each state is divided into congressional districts to elect U.S. representatives. Which statement about U.S. representatives is most accurate

Answer this question…

They represent single-member districts.

Which sentence most accurately describes elections in the United States

Some voters go to polling places, while some submit their ballots b mail. APEX

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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