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Why are people of higher income and education levels more likely to be politically active?

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Occupy Wall Street's main target has been


A) the private wealth of the wealthiest Americans.
B) the undue influence of the Tea Party in national politics.
C) the high taxes paid by America's poor.
D) the need to have better regulation of stock trading.
E) the necessity of overthrowing capitalism and replacing it with socialism.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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What does the author mean by unconventional activism? Provide examples,and describe Americans' attitudes toward unconventional activism.

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Unconventional activism refers to politi...

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When democratic governments came into existence,tax and food riots and other forms of protest greatly diminished.Why?


A) Citizens had less-disruptive ways to express themselves.
B) A government safety net ensured basic needs were met.
C) Social scientists have been studying this phenomenon but do not have a conclusive answer.
D) The wealth of citizens increased dramatically with democratic freedoms and liberty.
E) None of these answers is correct.

F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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As distinct from alienation,apathy is


A) associated with a high rate of voter turnout.
B) a feeling of powerlessness.
C) a general lack of interest in politics.
D) a sign that the political system is working properly.
E) widespread among affluent Americans.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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What percentage of states hold their gubernatorial elections in nonpresidential years?


A) 25 percent
B) 33 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 66 percent
E) 75 percent

F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Voting


A) is a limited form of political participation.
B) provides citizens with a regular way to express themselves politically.
C) is the most widespread form of political participation.
D) does not offer as full an opportunity for political participation as some other activities.
E) All of these answers are correct.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Scholars estimate that turnout would be roughly ________ percentage points higher in the United States if the U.S.had European-style registration.


A) 2
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10
E) 15

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Voter registration in the United States


A) was introduced as a means of keeping white males without property from voting.
B) began as a way of preventing voters from casting more than one ballot on election day.
C) is the responsibility of the government,which adds legally qualified individuals automatically to the registration rolls.
D) applies to voting in general elections but not in primary elections.
E) has vastly increased voter turnout.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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In the past two decades,the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about


A) 75 percent.
B) 65 percent.
C) 60 percent.
D) 45 percent.
E) 35 percent.

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Voter identification cards find the most support among


A) Democrats.
B) Republicans.
C) libertarians.
D) liberals.
E) poorer citizens.

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the


A) lack of opportunity,because there are few groups active at this level.
B) lack of personal motivation to get involved.
C) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the national level.
D) low potential for success,since key decisions are made at the state level.
E) All of these answers are correct.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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All of the following tend to decrease voter turnout EXCEPT


A) sharp policy differences between major parties.
B) alienation.
C) frequent elections.
D) the burdens of voter registration.
E) lack of interest in politics.

F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

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When the nation was founded,who was eligible to vote?


A) everyone-there was universal suffrage
B) all males and females who were at least 21 years of age
C) only males who owned property
D) only citizens who had lived in the nation for at least ten years
E) all native-born citizens

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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________ elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the U.S.


A) Primary
B) Mayoral
C) Congressional
D) Gubernatorial
E) Presidential

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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