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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

Which situation would be considered an example of the freedom of association
a group forms on a college campus to support a particular political candidate
followers of a little-known religion from a group and hold weekly meetings
Which Bill of Rights protection has not been incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment so that it applies to the states

protection against excessive bail was the right answer to mine

Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus

a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a company's headquarters

What does it mean for a Supreme Court decision to serve as a precedent

other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases

Which action is a form of grassroots activism that supported or opposed same-sex marriage

court clerks refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples

raising money by staging a reading of the play 8, which supports same-sex marriage.

What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision described in this headline

police were required to inform suspects of their right to remain silent and have a lawyer present during questioning

the decision established the clear and present danger test judging free speech

Which statement best summarizes the evolution of the Supreme Court's interpretation of free speech during the 20th century

over time, the supreme court became less likely to allow restrictions on free speech

Which speaker is most likely to feel represented in the U.S. government

Speaker 3

Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government

increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see opposing parties as the enemy

making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates associated with the party are likely to late

motivating citizens to take action on political issues

Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe

campaign finance laws

majority rule

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

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

Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate

encouraging voters to see the other party as the enemy

informing people about tissues and motivating them to take action

helping voters make decisions by simplifying their choices

The right to due process means that the government

Has to follow the law in its treatment of citizens. -Apex

Which option best completes the diagram

We can't give you a answer because we don't know the options nor the diagram.

Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold

The answer is Speaker of the House

In Katz v. US the Supreme Court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the

implied right to privacy. APEX

What do the events in this timeline suggest about how the Supreme Court has interpreted equal protection

The Court has moved in the direction of fewer limitations on free speech.- Apex

Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the Supreme court's decision in engel v. Vitale

religious activity in public schools in a dangerous violation of the separation of church and state

Which statement represents the conclusion of psychologists who testified in the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education

racial segregation affects children's self-image

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