According to polling, which issue has consistently been the most important in recent elections? Options: terrorism and national security, unemployment, health care, economy

The figures in the graph below present the biggest challenge to which government policy? Options: social security, unemployment, homelessness, immigration

Which would be an example of a civic duty? Options: being an informed citizen that votes, serving in political office, respecting others, paying taxes

Which would most likely provide a thorough and unbiased analysis of political issues? Options: a Republican campaign rally, a campaign advertisement, the editorial page in the newspaper

Which is an advantage that incumbents have when running for political office? Options: They have the ability to raise more money for the campaign, They are usually endorsed by the third party candidate, They bring new ideas to the campaign, They have grassroots support

Which conclusion is supported by the graph? Options: Voter turnout peaked in 1992, Voter turnout is at its lowest in US history, Voter turnout has declined since the 1950s, Voter turnout has risen steadily since the 1950s

Which best explains low levels of voter turnout?

Which is a major purpose of political parties? Options: to cast electoral votes, to set the age for voting, to administer literacy tests, to nominate candidates for office

Which is the best description of a party platform?

Which best describes the median voter effect? Options: Those voters in the middle are the most intelligent, Candidates tend to shift towards the middle to appeal to the most voters, Those voters in the middle are more extreme in their political thinking, This allows candidates to be more free-thinking on political issues