Chapter 10

Government

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Chapter 10: Government Quiz

Test your knowledge of the government chapter material!

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What is it called when a voter casts a vote for a candidate who is not their top choice for the sole purpose of preventing another candidate from winning?

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What is it called when a political campaign puts loaded questions in opinion polls to discredit opposing candidates?

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True or false: The only way to keep an eye on politicians’ campaign spending is to speak with staff, businesses, and the politician themselves.

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What is a filibuster?

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What is a municipal bond?

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Which of the following can you find through OpenSecrets’ donor lookup tool?

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True or false: To avoid conflicts of interest, businesses are not legally allowed to fund candidates or ballot initiatives.

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Spending from undisclosed donors that is intended to influence politics is called ______.

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In what way can you conduct a search on the FEC data page?

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The federal Freedom of Information Act is also known as ______.

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