Gov't Unit 3 Exam Political Parties

Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
What is the BEST category for the list on the test paper?

All of the following are ways interest groups affect public policy EXCEPT—

Which of the following is a function of a political party?

What is the MOST important role of third parties in the United States?

Which of the following is a civic responsibility?

When state legislatures begin the process of redistricting congressional districts, they are accompanied by many heated discussions. Political interests vie against real population statistics. The Supreme
Court decision of Baker v. Carr, 1962, sought to alleviate some of the historic
political imbalances by affirming which of the following?

Use the graph and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Look at the graphic on your test by the U.S. Census showing actual population growth from 1990 to 2000, and projected growth until 2050, by race. How will these shifts in population affect voting patterns in the United States?

All of the following are opportunities for citizens to participate in political party
activities at all levels EXCEPT—

Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
The Texas Legislature is responsible for redrawing congressional districts according to the U. S.
Census. Examine the 2010 U.S. Census map of Texas growth in counties to infer which Texas natural region will have the largest growth in congressional seats.

How did the media coverage of the Vietnam War impact political change?

Which of the following generalizations accurately provides an analysis of the
impact of political change?

Use the graphic and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Place these political stances in the appropriate portion of the Venn diagram.

Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer
the following question.
Each of the four speakers above is demonstrating which of the following?

Which of the following correctly states the areas where the parties agree and disagree on gun control?

Which of the following belongs in the circle?

All of the following could be contemporary movements added to the graphic
organizer EXCEPT—

All of the following are effective methods of participating in the political process EXCEPT—

If the population shift described ON YOUR TEST continues and percent of Hispanics in Texas continues to increase, what is the most likely impact on Texas presidential politics?

You live in a very nice neighborhood with a strong homeowners' association (HOA). The one drawback is that a major street runs through the neighborhood, right in front of your house. The HOA has been fighting the city's plans to widen the street to ease traffic congestion, but has lost. The city can, under eminent domain, take the front lawns if they properly compensate the families. The issue is whether the city should ever violate the rights of the citizens in favor of the public good. Draw a T-chart on your paper. Label one side "City" and the other side "Citizens." Write down at least one argument in favor of the city and one argument in favor of the citizens. You are not required to write in complete sentences.

The people of the United States elect a president every 4 years following a time honored process, and yet, within the early years of the 21st century, there have been election problems. Explain the current process, what you would change about the process to make it more effective, and why you would make the change(s).