Question 1 pts
Which of these characteristics is
not
encompassed under public opinion?
Values
Political ideology
Attitudes
Wealth
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Question 2 pts
The American political system is typically characterized as a _________ system
third-party
multi-party
one-party
two-party
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Question 3 pts
From 1890 to 1950, the idea that individuals were treated fairly and had equal protection under the US Constitution fell under an approach known as
equal protection
racial discrimination
separate but equal
civil rights
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Question 4 pts
What US president established the precedent of not seeking more than two terms in office?
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
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Question 5 pts
When a citizen votes for a candidate who currently holds office, what message is that voter sending?
Registering opposition to the current government
Affirming support for the current government
Affirming support for a future government
Registering opposition to a past government
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Question 6 pts
How many states require that eligible voters be registered in order to vote?
No states
38 states
49 states
All states
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Question 7 pts
This movement sought to end racial discrimination in the United States
Racial Discrimination Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Civil Liberties Movement
Voting Rights Movement
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Question 8 pts
All individuals who qualify for government assistance can receive it, without regard for their race, gender, creed, or color This falls under the
Free Exercise Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Non-Discriminatory Clause
Equal Protection Clause
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Question 9 pts
This amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920
19th
21st
24th
27th
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Question 10 pts
Who or what is most likely to contribute the most money to political campaigns, thus having the loudest voice in modern American politics?
A political action committee (PAC)
A medium-sized business
An elderly pensioner
A college student