How has the process to enfranchise more people evolved throughout the US history?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place primarily in the past 50 years.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place primarily in the past 50 years.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place only in the 1900s.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place only in the 1900s.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.

The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place rapidly with the additions of new amendments.
The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place rapidly with the additions of new amendments.
Question 19
Which of the following is the best example of a way the media and the people can limit government?(1 point)
Responses

The best way to limit government is to join an interest group and lobby for change using media campaigns.
The best way to limit government is to join an interest group and lobby for change using media campaigns.

Media coverage of the civil rights movement caused a decline in the people’s support for anti-discrimination policies, so the government was limited in its ability to enact any laws against discrimination.
Media coverage of the civil rights movement caused a decline in the people’s support for anti-discrimination policies, so the government was limited in its ability to enact any laws against discrimination.

During the Vietnam Conflict, media showed graphic images of military battles, which led to protests and eventually the end of the military conflict.
During the Vietnam Conflict, media showed graphic images of military battles, which led to protests and eventually the end of the military conflict.

Media coverage of powerful interest groups
caused people to demand laws that prohibit lobbying, which the government then passed.
Media coverage of powerful interest groups caused people to demand laws that prohibit lobbying, which the government then passed.
Question 20
Which statement assesses the role and impact of interest groups and PACs in campaigns and elections?(1 point)
Responses

The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused less predictable elections.
The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused less predictable elections.

The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused more average and politically neutral candidates to win elections.
The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused more average and politically neutral candidates to win elections.

The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a larger role for interest groups during campaigns, as they attempt to win elections and enact legislation as they spend money and use influence to win.
The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a larger role for interest groups during campaigns, as they attempt to win elections and enact legislation as they spend money and use influence to win.

The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a broader variety of candidates to run and incur debt during their campaigns, as they win without the help of interest groups or PACs.
The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a broader variety of candidates to run and incur debt during their campaigns, as they win without the help of interest groups or PACs.
Question 21
Which of the following best describes political contributions individuals can make to candidates?(1 point)
Responses

Political contributions are permitted, but only from individuals, not groups.
Political contributions are permitted, but only from individuals, not groups.

Political contributions are unlimited as any limit violates the Constitution.
Political contributions are unlimited as any limit violates the Constitution.

Political contributions are permitted only for primary elections.
Political contributions are permitted only for primary elections.

Political contributions are constitutionally protected form of free expression.
Political contributions are constitutionally protected form of free expression.
Question 22
Which of the following is an accurate description of "agenda setting"?(1 point)
Responses

the ability of the president to direct Congress as to which legislation will be considered
the ability of the president to direct Congress as to which legislation will be considered

the ability of the media to prescribe what individuals think regarding political issues
the ability of the media to prescribe what individuals think regarding political issues

the ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about
the ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about

the ability of interest groups to impact the specific policy positions that candidates adopt
the ability of interest groups to impact the specific policy positions that candidates adopt
Question 23
Which statement best describes the relationship between the Constitution and interest groups?(1 point)
Responses

Interest group activities are legally restricted to providing campaign funds to preferred candidates.
Interest group activities are legally restricted to providing campaign funds to preferred candidates.

Interest groups activities are restricted to nominating candidates but not funding them.
Interest groups activities are restricted to nominating candidates but not funding them.

Interest group activities are legally limited to providing information to Congress.
Interest group activities are legally limited to providing information to Congress.

Interest group activities are legally protected forms of citizen participation.
Interest group activities are legally protected forms of citizen participation.
Question 24
Which of the following is a way that private institutions use funds to influence public policy?(1 point)
Responses

Businesses donate funds to executive agencies for favorable regulation.
Businesses donate funds to executive agencies for favorable regulation.

Corporations donate funds to candidates for their campaigns.
Corporations donate funds to candidates for their campaigns.

PACs receive unlimited amounts of funds to help candidates get elected.
PACs receive unlimited amounts of funds to help candidates get elected.

Interest groups fund advocacy groups to favor a candidate.
Interest groups fund advocacy groups to favor a candidate.
Question 25
Which of the following sentences from Jackson's 1830 message to Congress show the most bias?(1 point)
Responses

“Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined?"
“Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined?"

"The consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the United States, to individual States, and to the Indians themselves.”
"The consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the United States, to individual States, and to the Indians themselves.”

"What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms . . . ?"
"What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms . . . ?"

"Our children by thousands yearly leave the land of their birth to seek new homes in distant regions.”
"Our children by thousands yearly leave the land of their birth to seek new homes in distant regions.”
Question 26
Which of the following is true demographic categories?(1 point)
Responses

Race is the determinant factor in most people's political beliefs.
Race is the determinant factor in most people's political beliefs.

A single demographic category does not determine a person's political beliefs.
A single demographic category does not determine a person's political beliefs.

Gender is the determinant factor in most people's political beliefs.
Gender is the determinant factor in most people's political beliefs.

Religion is the determinant factor in most people's political beliefs.

Answer 1

Here are the responses to each of your questions based on historical and political context:

Question 18: How has the process to enfranchise more people evolved throughout U.S. history?

• Response: The addition of new amendments to the Constitution has taken place slowly over many decades.

Question 19: Which of the following is the best example of a way the media and the people can limit government?

• Response: During the Vietnam Conflict, media showed graphic images of military battles, which led to protests and eventually the end of the military conflict.

Question 20: Which statement assesses the role and impact of interest groups and PACs in campaigns and elections?

• Response: The forming of interest groups, which recruit and financially support experienced candidates, has caused a larger role for interest groups during campaigns, as they attempt to win elections and enact legislation as they spend money and use influence to win.

Question 21: Which of the following best describes political contributions individuals can make to candidates?

• Response: Political contributions are constitutionally protected forms of free expression.

Question 22: Which of the following is an accurate description of "agenda setting"?

• Response: The ability of certain institutions or individuals to impact the topics that people are thinking about.

Question 23: Which statement best describes the relationship between the Constitution and interest groups?

• Response: Interest group activities are legally protected forms of citizen participation.

Question 24: Which of the following is a way that private institutions use funds to influence public policy?

• Response: Corporations donate funds to candidates for their campaigns.

Question 25: Which of the following sentences from Jackson's 1830 message to Congress shows the most bias?

• Response: "What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms . . . ?"

Question 26: Which of the following is true about demographic categories?

• Response: A single demographic category does not determine a person's political beliefs.

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