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The media in the U.S. is constitutionally protected under the First Amendment.

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Which term describes the media’s role in determining which issues the public considers important?

3.Agenda setting

2. Framing

1. gatekeeping

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Which of the following is an example of media acting as a watchdog?

1. Investigating corruption in a federal agency

2. Publishing a government press release

3. Reporting on a candidate's campaign schedule

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When news outlets present stories in a way that emphasizes certain aspects over others, this is known as

3. Framing

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1. Congress

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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of most interest groups?

B) To influence public policy in favor of their interests

A) To eliminate political parties

D) To elect their own candidates to office

C) To gain media attention

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How do interest groups most commonly influence the legislative process?

B) By lobbying members of Congress

A) By negotiating treaties

D) Supporting multiple political parties simultaneously

C) By writing Supreme Court opinions

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What Supreme Court case allowed interest groups to spend unlimited funds on independent political expenditures?

B) McCain v. FEC

A) Bush v. Gore

C) Citizens United v. FEC

D) United States v. Nixon

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Which of the following describes the Electoral College?

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2. A group of officials who cast votes directly for the president

1. The group responsible for counting votes

3. A committee that oversees elections

What is "voter mobilization"?

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3.Predictthe future of how people will vote

1. Efforts to encourage people to vote

2.Calculating voter turnout

"Split ticket" voting occurs when:

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3. A voter selects candidates from multiple parties

2. A voter only selects candidates from one party

1. A candidate splits their vote between issues

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