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What theory suggests that while the effects of exposure may be minimal or difficult to gauge, the media are quite influential in telling the public what to think about?

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The rights included in the bill of rights can be classified as ______.

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The idea that the ultimate source of power in the nation is held by the people, is ________

98

Which is a primary way interest groups influence a candidate’s campaign?

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What was one concern the Founders had about the influence of public opinion?

100

The large differences in usage of the internet between older and younger people, lower- and middle-upper-class people, lesser and better educated people, and minority groups and nonminority groups is known as the ______.

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What motive is there for judges and Supreme Court justices to adopt a strict constructionist interpretation of the Constitution?

102

Why is the power of incumbency considered the most important factor in congressional elections?

103

The process by which people develop their values, beliefs, and opinions about politics is known as ______.

104

George Washington’s bureaucracy was made up of three agencies, including the Department of State, the Department of War, and the ______.

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Which is an example of the president acting as an effective chief legislator?

106

If a state allows employees to maintain the option of either joining or not joining a certified union, that state is classified as

107

In order for an amendment to be ratified, how many special ratification conventions held in the states must approve the amendment?

108

If someone wants to appeal a decision made by a federal district court, he or she may appeal to ______.

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Which statement summarizes the role the courts play in the policymaking process?

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What motive does an interest group have to file an amicus curiae brief?

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Which interest group has made effective use of the litigation tactic to advance equal rights and anti discrimination policies

112

What does the eighth amendment protect against?

113

The elections that occur midway between presidential elections are called ______.

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Which plan called for a one-house legislature and multi-person executive?

115

Which core value defines american political culture?

116

Which idea justifies the creation of the right to privacy?

117

Suppose an editor of a newspaper is approached by a woman who says that a prominent U.S. senator made inappropriate advances toward her years ago. When the newspaper reached out for comment, the Senator denied the allegations and was able to provide concrete proof he was innocent of the allegations, but the newspaper published the story anyway with the hope that it would harm the senator’s chances at re-election. What would this likely be an example of?

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President Obama was able to successfully use breakthrough technology (social media and social networking sites) during his campaign. Prior to Obama, which other presidential candidate pioneered the use of new technology to win the presidency?

119

What is the primary function of the first eight amendments within the Bill of Rights?

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s requirement that an individual who is arrested must be read a statement that explains the person’s right to remain silent and the right to an attorney is known as a ______.

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Passing a _____ is an act of a legislature declaring a person (or group) guilty of some crime and then carrying out punishment without a trial.

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__________ is defined as the supreme political power of a government to regulate its affairs without outside interference

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