Government Unit 3 test

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

Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Amber Alerts
The Brady Bill
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is the BEST category for the list above?

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

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

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

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 map on your paper test 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.

Use the graph on your paper test and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

Look at the graphic (on your paper 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?

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.

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 excerpts on your test and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

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

Use the information on your test and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

Each of the four speakers above is demonstrating which of the following?

Use the graphic on your test and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

Which of the following belongs in the circle?

Use the graphic and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.

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—

Use the information on your test and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

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

Draw a T-chart on your paper Test. 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).
ANSWER THIS QUESTION ON YOUR PAPER TEST.