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Question 14

A)
Use the excerpt from the 2020 Republican Party platform to answer the question.

“The Bill of Rights lists religious liberty, with its rights of conscience, as the first freedom to be protected. Religious freedom in the Bill of Rights protects the right of the people to practice their faith in their everyday lives. Ongoing attempts to compel individuals, businesses, and institutions of faith to transgress their beliefs are part of a misguided effort to undermine religion and drive it from the public square. As a result, many charitable religious institutions that have demonstrated great success in helping the needy have been barred from receiving government grants and contracts . . .

We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values and the sanctity of innocent human life. We oppose the non-consensual withholding or withdrawal of care or treatment, food and water, from individuals with disabilities, newborns, the elderly, or the infirm, just as we oppose euthanasia and assisted suicide . . .

During the last eight years of a Democratic Administration, nearly all the work requirements for able-bodied adults, instituted by our landmark welfare reform of 1996, have been removed. We will restore those provisions and, to correct a mistake made when the Food Stamp program was first created in 1964, separate the administration of SNAP from the Department of Agriculture . . .

That is why American education has, for the last several decades, been the focus of constant controversy, as centralizing forces from outside the family and community have sought to remake education in order to remake America. They have done immense damage. The federal government should not be a partner in that effort, as the Constitution gives it no role in education. . . .”

Which statement best evaluates how this platform is influenced by the demographics of the Republican Party?

(1 point)
Responses

The Republican Party’s large number of non-White members is reflected in the emphasis on expanding welfare assistance for people of color.
The Republican Party’s large number of non-White members is reflected in the emphasis on expanding welfare assistance for people of color.

The Republican Party’s larger number of college-educated members leads to an emphasis on education.
The Republican Party’s larger number of college-educated members leads to an emphasis on education.

The Republican Party’s larger percentage of the younger populations (under 50 years of age) is reflected in less emphasis on elder care.
The Republican Party’s larger percentage of the younger populations (under 50 years of age) is reflected in less emphasis on elder care.

The Republican Party’s large number of members who are affiliated with religion is reflected in the platform’s emphasis on religious liberty.
The Republican Party’s large number of members who are affiliated with religion is reflected in the platform’s emphasis on religious liberty.
Question 15
A)Which of the following terms identifies the goals a political party wishes to fulfill?(1 point)
Responses

gridlock
gridlock

political platform
political platform

agenda
agenda

coalition
coalition
Question 16
A)Which of the following is the best example of a diverse population influencing a political party?(1 point)
Responses

The Missouri Republican Party adds a man to its ballot for House of Representatives.
The Missouri Republican Party adds a man to its ballot for House of Representatives.

Six new Republican candidates run for seats in the Missouri legislature.
Six new Republican candidates run for seats in the Missouri legislature.

Three of the new members of the Missouri legislature identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Three of the new members of the Missouri legislature identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Four new members of the Missouri legislature are White businessmen.
Four new members of the Missouri legislature are White businessmen.
Question 17
A)How might a state lose a congressional district, which in turn could impact minority rights?(1 point)
Responses

An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.
An increase in population may cause a district to consist largely of minority voters.

An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.
An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.

A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.
A decrease in population may cause a district to be redrawn and therefore gerrymandered.

A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
A decrease in population may lead to fewer minority voters in one district.
Question 18
A)Why was the Seneca Falls Convention significant?(1 point)
Responses

It was the first major convention to discuss giving Indigenous Americans the right to vote.
It was the first major convention to discuss giving Indigenous Americans the right to vote.

It was the first major convention to discuss giving women the right to vote.
It was the first major convention to discuss giving women the right to vote.

It was the first major convention to discuss giving all men the right to vote.
It was the first major convention to discuss giving all men the right to vote.

It was the first major convention to discuss giving Black men the right to vote.
It was the first major convention to discuss giving Black men the right to vote.
Question 19
A)Which was an impact of expanding suffrage to Black men following the Civil War?(1 point)
Responses

the requirement to own land to vote
the requirement to own land to vote

the passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment
the passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment

the lowering of the voting age
the lowering of the voting age

the implementation of poll taxes and literacy tests
the implementation of poll taxes and literacy tests
Question 20
A)What laws were put in place to limit the political participation of Black Americans after the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?(1 point)
Responses

required tests that showed their knowledge of politics and payment of a poll tax
required tests that showed their knowledge of politics and payment of a poll tax

tests that showed their ability to read and write and proof of residency
tests that showed their ability to read and write and proof of residency

taxes required for a person to vote and tests that showed their ability to read and write
taxes required for a person to vote and tests that showed their ability to read and write

taxes required to vote in elections and proof of U.S. citizenship
taxes required to vote in elections and proof of U.S. citizenship
Question 21
A)In what ways do demographics play a large role in allegiance to either party as well as political ideology?(1 point)
Responses

Voters’ political ideology and party preference can be determined by culture, gender, race and where they live.
Voters’ political ideology and party preference can be determined by culture, gender, race and where they live.

There is no correlation between voters’ political affiliation and ideology and their demographics.
There is no correlation between voters’ political affiliation and ideology and their demographics.

Voters who live in certain areas of a state are required to identify with specific political parties and accept their political ideologies.
Voters who live in certain areas of a state are required to identify with specific political parties and accept their political ideologies.

Political party choice and political ideology are determined by race and gender alone.
Political party choice and political ideology are determined by race and gender alone.
Question 22
A)What motivating factors influenced active citizenship from women before the addition of the Nineteenth Amendment?(1 point)
Responses

being allowed to run for public office
being allowed to run for public office

defining citizenship for women
defining citizenship for women

lack of equality and rights for women
lack of equality and rights for women

the ability to marry freely
the ability to marry freely
Question 23
A)What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?(1 point)
Responses

to defend the Constitution and push for ratification
to defend the Constitution and push for ratification

to separate from Britain
to separate from Britain

to form a new government
to form a new government

to list individual liberties
to list individual liberties
Question 24
A)Which of the following best describes the function of a general election?(1 point)
Responses

General elections approve laws.
General elections approve laws.

General elections propose laws.
General elections propose laws.

General elections nominate candidates.
General elections nominate candidates.

General elections select government officials.
General elections select government officials.
Question 25
A)Which of the following statements best describes the function of a lobbyist?(1 point)
Responses

A lobbyist uses the group’s money to campaign for public office to advance the group’s goals.
A lobbyist uses the group’s money to campaign for public office to advance the group’s goals.

A lobbyist represents an interest group and attempts to shape the content of legislation.
A lobbyist represents an interest group and attempts to shape the content of legislation.

A lobbyist plans and coordinates demonstrations designed to highlight the group’s agenda.
A lobbyist plans and coordinates demonstrations designed to highlight the group’s agenda.

A lobbyist uses campaign contributions to purchase advertisements favorable to the group.
A lobbyist uses campaign contributions to purchase advertisements favorable to the group.

1 answer

Here are the answers based on the content provided in your questions:

Question 14: The statement that best evaluates how this platform is influenced by the demographics of the Republican Party is:

  • The Republican Party’s large number of members who are affiliated with religion is reflected in the platform’s emphasis on religious liberty.

Question 15: The term that identifies the goals a political party wishes to fulfill is:

  • political platform

Question 16: The best example of a diverse population influencing a political party is:

  • Three of the new members of the Missouri legislature identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 17: How might a state lose a congressional district, which in turn could impact minority rights?

  • An increase in population may cause minority voters to be spread across different districts.

Question 18: The Seneca Falls Convention was significant because:

  • It was the first major convention to discuss giving women the right to vote.

Question 19: An impact of expanding suffrage to Black men following the Civil War was:

  • the implementation of poll taxes and literacy tests

Question 20: The laws put in place to limit the political participation of Black Americans after the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment were:

  • required tests that showed their knowledge of politics and payment of a poll tax

Question 21: In what ways do demographics play a large role in allegiance to either party as well as political ideology?

  • Voters’ political ideology and party preference can be determined by culture, gender, race and where they live.

Question 22: The motivating factors that influenced active citizenship from women before the addition of the Nineteenth Amendment included:

  • lack of equality and rights for women

Question 23: The purpose of The Federalist Papers was:

  • to defend the Constitution and push for ratification

Question 24: The function of a general election is best described as:

  • General elections select government officials.

Question 25: The function of a lobbyist is best described as:

  • A lobbyist represents an interest group and attempts to shape the content of legislation.

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