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<b>US
Media on Tiananmen Square: A Summary and Analysis</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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It all started
late April 1989, when 3000 people laid outside the Government headquarters in a
hunger strike to back up their demands for “free press, better treatment of
intellectuals, and attack on corruption” (Holley). Since then, economists
have seen a massive growth in the Chinese economy in a span of a decade.
People's income doubled, and there was a significant rise in consumerism.
However, along with this development, there was a conspicuous corruption and
lack of democracy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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According to
Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times’ Beijing bureau chief, the revolution was
triggered by discontent. However, more than that, this was rooted in the fact
that the "Communist Party has been losing its grip on the country"
even long before the Tiananmen event. Statistically, the country was growing
annually, modernizing successfully, and people were better off. But people felt
that they needed something more. In the end, this was a "crisis of
confidence." Overall, the US media had started to recognize that Communism
is a failed system.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristof saw
that the modernization was going too fast and became unsustainable for the
government leading lot of economic mismanagement. On top of that, the
government became corrupt and people saw it. The Communist Party was slowly losing
its power and became less and less intimidating. The people, on the other hand,
were losing interest in it and trust in the party. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The
Protests</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Prime Minister
Li released an aggressive statement ordering the military to disperse the
pro-democratic supporters. This caused even more people to go out on the
streets support the pro-democratic movement. Li and Deng Xiaoping, defense
leader, who were once seen as heroes were then regarded as a public enemy. Li's
statement alarmed the protesters and pushed them to put their guards up, and
set up precautionary measures in the threat of military invasion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The protests
were very unlikely during that time. Students have been relatively loyal to the
party and have been uninterested in political disagreements (Kristof). However,
when students started to gather on April 15 to put forward their struggles and
interests it became a shock to the US media. At that time, the Sino-Soviet
split was happening and the US media had sent a lot of their reporters in the
country to cover this event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On May 20, the
government announced a martial law. This meant that media censorship, and
restrictions of foreign media would be enforced. Despite a few warnings from
Foreign Ministry or State Security Bureau on the consequences of violating this
rule, the foreign press still conducted numerous interviews and published
regular reports following the events in the Tiananmen Square (Kristof).<o:p></o:p></div>
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On May 21, it
seemed like the movement was taking a more optimistic path. American media had
an optimistic view on how the protests would possibly end on a victorious note.
On the other hand, some Chinese protesters had already foreseen that
there would be bloodshed. At this time, there weren't a lot of violence
happening. Protesters were still able to keep the police force and the military
out of Beijing. One element that caused this to start in a peaceful manner is
the presence of US media in the center of the country.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The
protesters, despite efforts of the military to tear them down, took a peaceful approach
by bringing the troops food, drinks, cigarettes, and newspapers. The basic
strategy of protesters was to keep an open communication at all times to ensure
a great understanding between the pro-democratic movement, and the army and
ordinary citizens (Wudunnon). Some of the soldiers were prohibited from reading
newspapers and were sent to the Tiananmen Square without the prior knowledge of
why the people were there in the first place. This diplomatic discussion
softened the military forces and caused some of them to retreat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This optimism
is intensified with the Chinese coverage of Philippine's People Power which
triumphantly ousted their dictator of 20 years, Ferdinand Marcos. Similar
tactics from that revolution were done by Chinese people in hopes that they
would achieve similar victory.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other
hand, thousands of Chinese have also conducted protests in US as a gesture of
support for the student protesters in Tiananmen Square. Three thousand people
have taken their demonstrations outside the Chinese embassy in Washington. Some
of the students voiced out their plea that the US government support the cause
of the pro-democracy protesters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>US
Response on the Spark of the Protest</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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At that time,
there was a good military relationship between China and US. According to then
President Bush, military interventions were not deemed an option as it might
affect this relationship negatively (Kristof). He had expressed his views on
foreign policy in an address in 1989. In his speech, he recognized the failure of
the Communist system, and the people’s eagerness to attain a more democratic
system. He also acknowledged the protests in Tiananmen Square and he reassured
the protesters that the world hears the plea of people for democracy and
freedom.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the same
time, then President Bush emphasized that the strategy of the US government is
deterrence, and that he discouraged any use of weaponry against the country’s
allies. This was a statement on the elimination of war as an option in Europe,
and promotion of peaceful East-West relationship. On the other hand, this can
be seen as an indirect statement on the planned intervention (or lack thereof)
of US government on the ongoing Tiananmen protests. He highlighted that
aggression against US allies are deemed as unacceptable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The
Crackdown</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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On June 3, the
Chinese government had increased their press restriction and press coverage of
the Tiananmen protest. Interviewing of the protesters and taking photographs of
the scene were prohibited in Tiananmen. During the early morning of June 3,
soldiers started advancing to the square but were constantly blocked off by
protesters as they remain outnumbered. Correspondents from US media had been
visible despite the increasing risk on the safety of the people present in the
square. There have been reports of military brutality against foreign
journalists, however, the US media kept a good coverage on the events.<o:p></o:p></div>
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By the night
of June 3, Deng imposed to the military the use of force and violence to anyone
who would defy them. This is an order to carry out the martial law as planned,
and go on extreme measures to disperse the protesters. An announcement by
martial law authorities urged people to stay at home to avoid any unnecessary
losses. The aggressive move of the military to penetrate the Tiananmen and the
pro-democratic protester’s hard resistance caused massive casualties. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It appears
that despite the aggressive protests, Communist hard-liners still have total
control, and Communist members who were in favor of conciliation have very weak
influence (Kristof). However, as the chaos ensued there was still no spokesman
for the party (Mann and Holley). The party remained weak and without political
leadership.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Aftermath</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Chinese Government</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Then Prime
Minister Li had his first public appearance on a televised message
congratulating the success of the troops and the people who fought against the
pro-democratic movement. New Martial law rule prohibits any kind of writing and
posts that are critical of the government. Days after the crackdown, government
forces were still on high alert, guns were still fired occasionally, and troops
were still deployed all over Beijing, although no further protest ensued.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thousands of
protesters died on the day of June 4. On top of that, a handful of those who took
part in the pro-democratic movement were detained or imprisoned. Government
forces even raided universities and arrested at least a dozen of students who
are linked to the movement. Many more leaders were detained, while some went
into hiding. The pro-democratic movement was continued to be vilified by the
Chinese media after the event, with media labeling them as
“counter-revolutionaries, anti-social elements, rumormongers, arsonists and
anti-government sloganeers” (Holley and Williams). Televised coverage of the
Tiananmen event in Chinese media showed only activists resisting, burning
military vehicles, and attacking troops. Soldiers, on the other hand, were
shown to die and get injured, not throwing a single attack. They campaigned on
a widespread dissinfornation to regain public loyalty they had once lost.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Their security
heightened as they limit distribution of passport. People were required to
bring their identification at all times. One criteria of acquiring a passport
includes proving your political loyalty, and proving your role in the
pro-democratic protest (Pear).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>US Government on the
Communist Government</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span></b>Former President Bush had made a statement after the
incident criticizing the Chinese government’s resort to violence. He also
expressed that while the US government may take reasonable measures as a
response to Chinese government’s suppression of freedom, they should also make
sure that the former’s short and long term goals are taken into account. His
first step in condemning China’s action was to suspend all
“government-to-government sales and commercial exports of weapon.” Bush also
promised medical aid to those affected by the crackdown through the help of Red
Cross, On the other hand, Bush stated that he doesn’t want any act of violence
on his part that might risk China to go back to its “previous policy of
restraint.” It was not until 1972 when China started to open its doors to
international relationships and developed diplomatic ties with the United
States. The goal, according to Bush, is to develop a careful response that
would protect the democracy while maintaining and strengthening the US’s
relationship with China. Furthermore, he also expressed that it is not the best
time to sever ties or withdraw their relationship with a country that might
further break down. Despite constant suggestions that he pulls out US
ambassador from China, he refuses to do so as he believes that the ambassador
serves as a “listening post” and that he still wants to get as involved as he
can. Bush’s main concern is to not make any move that would isolate China.<o:p></o:p></div>
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However, then
Secretary of State James Baker had refused to comment on what penalties the US
government would impose on China. While Bush had mentioned military suspension
between China and US, he is still skeptical on imposing economic sanctions
given that he does not want to damage the US-China relationship. They have kept
their silence regarding what measures the government would take on the
aftermath of the Tiananmen crackdown despite the increasing criticisms and
pressure coming from the congress and the human rights group (Jehl). Instead,
Secretary Baker had stated that the government is still looking into what might
happen before taking any concrete action against the Communist government. There
had been proposals of sanctions which tackle the problem very loosely and
broadly. However, these discussions were always pushed back as Baker explained
that they need to interpret their actions before implementation (Mann). In the
end, the US government had chosen not to interfere with China’s political
affairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This silence
displeased the congress, as well as both the Democrats and Republicans, as they
insist that US government should not appear complacent on Deng Xiaoping’s
violent response to the protests. According to then Senate Foreign Relations
Chairman Alan Cranston, this attitude of US government to the Chinese
authorities is a compromise for Communism and a loss for democracy. On the
other hand, Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina had expressed his
disappointment in what had ensued, urging the government to take steps to
castigate the Chinese government. He said that one of the first steps he would
want to make after the Tiananmen event was to cut the “US military cooperation
and sharing of technology with the Communist Government.” Similarly, then
Senator Paul Simon, Illinois Democrat, had suggested suspension of military
aid, and New York Representative Bill Paxton had told then President to impose
economic sanctions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> <span class="apple-tab-span"> </span></b>Brent Scowcroft, US National Security Advisor, went to
China a month after the Tiananmen massacre. Then Senator George J. Mitchell,
Democrat of Maine, majority leader, expressed his disappointment that this had
happened a month after the brutal killings of pro-democratic protesters. The
public had also openly condemned this move by the US government. This is
especially because these actions were not consistent with President Bush’s
statement on the Chinese-US interaction. At that time, President Bush had
suspended high-level exchanges between the US and Chinese government (Dowd).
However Bush defended this move by his subordinates as this is aimed to “make
diplomatic overtures after the killings.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>Analysts
have agreed that the president sees that any aggressive action from US can
damage the relationship of Washington and Beijing (Mann). Despite the constant
pressure from the media, public, the congress, and other government leaders,
Former President Bush chose that their relationship with China be preserved.
Analysts have also agreed that the government officials were hopeful that this
uproar from American public would settle down after a period of time and there
would eventually be a change in Chinese leadership (Mann). This expectation
from the US government is one of the reasons as to why the action has been very
mild.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>US Business</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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US Companies
operating in China were taken aback as the events caused instability in the
economy. There had been different proposals on how businesses should respond to
the Tiananmen events. Charles Conroy, a partner at Baker & McKenzie law
firm, considered suspending operations if the situation worsens. On the other
hand, Albert Y. P’an of Transcapital International Inc. suggested not to halt
any ongoing operations, but agreed that there should not be any new operations
in the future until the situation in China becomes more certain. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Aside from the
worry about the operations and its profitability, US business owners were also
worried about the condition and the safety of their workers in China
(Kreisler). According to Michael Oskenberg, political science professor in
University of Michigan, the US business operations would only return to normal
once the military presence subsides, and there is a maintained regular contact
between US and China for joint ventures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>US Public</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The State
Department had restricted the presence of employees of American Embassy in
Tiananmen Square. The State also discouraged Americans to travel to China after
the incident (Pear). There were also reports of foreigner “mass evacuation,”
which was seen as a sign of the damage on the diplomatic and economic ties
caused by the massacre that went down in Tiananmen Square (Williams and
Holley).<o:p></o:p></div>
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This backlash
raised the need for a new leadership, to which a few Hong Kong-based diplomats
agreed on. Chinese and Chinese Americans had organized peaceful public protests
across US, like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans,
and other cities to denounce the Chinese government (McFadden). Ultimately,
this was a call for the US government to penalize the Chinese government. On
the other hand, Chinese students who were in the US plead for an extended stay
in America as things remained unstable in China. The bill that allows Chinese
students to stay in the country even after their visas expired was, however,
vetoed by Bush.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>US Media on Tiananmen Events</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>US media
had widely televised the events during and after the massacre happened. News outlets
reported the events with emphasis on key elements such as the large military
presence, extreme brutality, and the casualties. Recordings of interviews and
the cruelty in the Tiananmen Square were watched all over America. The young
students who were involved in the tragic crackdown were hailed as heroes in US
media (Goodman).<o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other
hand, the media did not tolerate the actions of the Communist government, and
deplored the use of heavy force on unarmed students and protesters. Jim Laurie
of ABC described the Tiananmen event as “obscene and unforgivable,” while CBS
recorded an announcer on Radio Beijing speaking to the foreign government to
perform apt action against the “barbarous” event. Goodman described the
television scene to have a presumption of judgement beyond the television
standards. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A mandatory
report that was published on February 21, 1990 described the events as brutal
and the “massacre” violated almost every human rights. The White House
initially discouraged officials to criticize China on their human rights
violation. However, despite being reviewed by the White House and the staff of
the National Security Council, they have decided to publish the report without
censoring as constricting it might cause more uproar from the public. The
report includes China’s deteriorating human rights, and the government’s
defense with “massive disinformation campaign, expulsion and harassment of
foreign journalists.” The report aimed to express an objective report on the
criticisms of events which has been much more blatant than Bush’s previous
statements (Pear).<o:p></o:p></div>
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NBC summarized
the report as follows. People who were involved in the protests were detained
and subjected to torture in an attempt to get as much information as possible.
On the other hand, as security measures after the crackdown, Chinese government
increased their surveillance of their citizens by installing cameras, and
monitoring the people’s mails, phone calls, and any form of communications. The
report also stated that ''China reject[ed] the concept of universal human
rights” as they refuse to discuss their violations. In line with the report
also mmentions the government’s demolition of a human rights group named
Amnesty 89 making it clear that any group advocating human rights will not be
tolerated. Continuous human rights violation were reported such as Ganzu
province’s sterilization of people with low IQ to ensure that no children with
“severe mental handicap” were born. The report also publicized the harsh
condition inside prisons where most of the time, a person is often help under
their custody without charges, and automatically found guilty. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Summary</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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There had been
a great divide as to how the US should approach the problem. The major dilemma
was whether Former President Bush should have given sanctions to the Chinese
government, or he should remain passive in his response to the Tiananmen
Square. Choosing intervention on political affairs of China and penalizing them
for the casualty would lead to a weakened diplomatic relationship between US
and China. He had been very vocal about how he fears that China may isolate
itself again. On the other hand, imposing a lenient response is a blow on US’s
stand and principles on democracy, and tolerance on human rights violations. Although
the US government has expressed their grief on what had happened in the
Tiananmen, they chose to maintain a positive relationship with China refraining
from doing any aggressive measure. While he had promise humanitarian aid and
medical assistance, he did not do any further penalties on the Chinese
Government aside from suspending any import and export of weaponry between US
and China. Overall, Bush’s approach is not to isolate the Beijing, but instead
to maintain diplomatic talks as he sees cutting any more ties would lead to
further collapse of the Chinese government. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On the other
hand, other government officials, and the US media had been tougher on their
opinions as they blatantly condemned the massacre. The public had also marched
out to protest and plead for aid to the Chinese people, and aggressive response
from US. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Works
Cited</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Dowd,
Maureen. "2 U.S. Officials Went to Beijing Secretly in July." <i>The
New York Times</i> 18 Dec. 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Goodman,
Walter. "Review/Television; Many Big News Stories to Tell, but the Biggest
of All Is China." <i>The New York Times</i> 5 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The
New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Holley,
David, and Daniel Williams. "China Hard-Liners Appear in Control." <i>LA
Times</i> 9 June 1989: n. pag. <i>LA Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Holley,
David, and Daniel Williams. "Economic Reforms to Continue, Deng
Vows." <i>LA Times</i> 10 June 1989: n. pag. <i>LA Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Holley,
David. "Small Group Creating Chaos." <i>LA Times. </i>25 May 1989. <i>LA
Times.</i> Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jehl,
Douglas. "Congress Steps Up Pressure for China Sanctions." <i>The New
York Times</i> 5 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kreisler,
Nancy H. "U.S. Companies Consider Options for Business in China." <i>The
New York Times</i> 12 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristof,
Nicholas D. "BEIJING TIGHTENS PRESS RESTRICTION." The New York Times.
N.p., 2 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristof,
Nicholas D. "CHINA ERUPTS . . . THE REASONS WHY." <i>The New York
Times</i> 04 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristof,
Nicholas D. "CRACKDOWN IN BEIJING; TROOPS ATTACK AND CRUSH BEIJING
PROTEST; THOUSANDS FIGHT BACK, SCORES ARE KILLED<i>." The New York Times</i>
04 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kristof,
Nicholas D. "UPHEAVAL IN CHINA; BIGGEST BEIJING CROWDS SO FAR KEEP TROOPS
FROM CITY CENTER; PARTY REPORTED IN BITTER FIGHT." T<i>he New York Times</i>
21 May 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mann,
Kim. "U.S. Easing Sanctions on China." <i>The New York Times</i> 4
Sept. 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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McFadden,
Robert. "The West Condemns the Crackdown." <i>The New York Times</i>
5 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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McFadden,
Robert D. "UPHEAVAL IN CHINA; Thousands of Chinese Rally in the U.S."
<i>The New York Times</i>. N.p., 21 May 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>.
Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pear,
Robert. "CRACKDOWN IN BEIJING; PRESIDENT ASSAILS SHOOTINGS IN CHINA."
<i>The New York Times</i> 4 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Pear, Robert. "U.S. Report Accuses China of Grave Rights
Abuses." <i>The New York Times</i> 4 Feb. 1990: n. pag. <i>The
New York Times</i>. Web.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wudunn,
Sheryl. "UPHEAVAL IN CHINA; Facing the People, the Soldiers Fall
Back." <i>The New York Times</i> 21 May 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York
Times.</i> Web. 13 Feb. 2017.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">"CRACKDOWN IN BEIJING; Excerpts From Bush's News Session." <i>The
New York Times</i> 6 June 1989: n. pag. <i>The New York Times</i>.
Web.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Excerpts
From President's Address." <i>The New York Times</i> 25 May 1989: n. pag. <i>The
New York Times.</i> Web.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Topic: </span><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: bold;">Why I should be accepted in the FVC program</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Subject: </span><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: bold;">Other</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Instructions: </span><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; font-weight: bold;">Why Syncis? Why should i be accepted to be in the fvc program? Where do i see myself in the future in this company? My background as a specialist in the us army intelligence, and in the medical field afterward and also being persian and traveling the world are my assets and i think i have good people skills and lot of connections in los angles and can gain people trust and friendship easily. I am 28 years old, male house owner and very independent since i was 19. Vahid chitsaz is my EFD and mentor in this company w his wife Narguess Noohi and i have learned a lot from them.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Expect
the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes. </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">–Zig
Ziglar <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I should be accepted in the FVC Program of
Syncis because I am a firm believer of expecting the best and preparing for the
worst; and the need to capitalize on what comes to us in order to do both. I
believe that it is my personal calling to share knowledge to other people.
Given the uncertainties that our society experience today, I believe that
financial knowledge, especially for middle income families, has become more
important than ever. I am one with Syncis in its mission and vision. My personal
characteristics and skills that I gained in the military, medical field and my
life in general also make me a good agent for the company. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> For many years, I worked as a
specialist in the US Army Intelligence. I worked as an intelligence analyst
focusing on effective processing and distribution of tactical intelligence.
Intelligence analysts provide critical information to army personnel. In this
experience, I learned about the crucial importance of trust and confidence in
our working relationship. Professionally, I learned a lot of other skills that
I can use at the FVC program in Syncis such as critical thinking and keen
observation to details even under severe pressure. These skills will be useful in
providing favorable advice in financial planning, especially in light of
sensitive topics such as unexpected injuries and deaths. I can also be strategic
if needed. I am able to emphasize the importance of planning and preparation in
order to succeed in a certain goal. These skills and knowledge all have their
rightful place in the practice of financial management and consultancy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Afterwards, I also worked in the medical
field, which also broadened my perspective about the importance of financial
strength. I witnessed how some families had troubles with paying their hospital
bills because they did not have health insurance or emergency funds. I believe
that these families could have done so if they were only properly guided about
saving for such unexpected events and medical emergencies. In those days, I was
able to appreciate how important it us for families and individuals to have
their financial resources and priorities sorted out with the help of financial
professionals. With the vast medical situations that I have witnessed, I can
provide realistic advices to my potential clients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> In the recent years, I spent most of
my time travelling around the world including many countries in Europe, North
America, and the Middle East. As a Persian with a friendly disposition, I was
able to gain numerous friends along the way. With most of these friends, I was
able to develop strong connection founded on trust and goodwill. We are able to
exchange our opinions on different issues. I have also heard much about how
different cultures address the topics: money, financial stability, unexpected
deaths, insurance, etc. To this day, I am still friends and keep in touch with
those I met three to five years ago in different areas. In Los Angeles, I have
also established a wide network and connections in many areas and field of
expertise. I can handle conversations very well and make a good company
everywhere. I am also fairly well at remembering faces, names, and stories of
acquaintances even if I just met them very briefly. With this, I can say that
my good people skills will help me do well in the FVC program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I also believe that my life’s story also
makes me a good fit into the company and the FVC program. For one, I have been
financially independent for most of my life. At the age of 19, I started living
independently, away from my parents and relatives. I did part-time and
voluntary works while studying. I did not come from a well-off family, but I
managed to live a relatively comfortable life because of good financial
prioritization. I managed my finances and managed to live on my own at an early
age. I continued working and studying for many years. At 28, I now own a house.
I still have many life and financial goals that I strive to achieve as I move
on with my journey. With the struggles that I faced and successfully surpassed,
I say that my life’s story can inspire others too. I can share my story and the
financial strategies that I applied to my life to encourage my potential
clients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> For the past few years, I have
developed a strong mentoring relationship with Vahid Chitsaz and his wife,
Narguess Noohi. In all of the instances where I was so fortunate to have been
able to communicate with them, I have learned so much. I admire the couple’s
vision of making financial products and services more accessible to the
middle-income families and in the process, helping them gain proper financial
protection for the future. I want to be part of this important mission and
vision. I also have a desire to share my story and guide more families into a
more solid financial foundation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Overall, I should be accepted in FVC
because this is my calling. I have vision to fulfill, a mission to do, and a
story to tell. I want to spread the company’s advocacy because I firmly believe
in it as well. I even lived and will be living in this advocacy too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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National & California Governments </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Poll results vary based on <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Whether the method used was approved by the Census
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a. 270<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. It claims to represent a group that is being treated
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political, and economic change in the United States. <o:p></o:p></div>
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16. Violence against women would be an issue that affects <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Women of all classes and races.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Lower-class women.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Mostly women of color.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Immigrant women. <o:p></o:p></div>
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17. Increased political polarization in Congress has led to <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. An enhanced communication between leaders of the House
and Senate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. An increasingly popular public view of Congressional
performance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Gridlock in Congress.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Members of Congress running for multiple terms. <o:p></o:p></div>
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18. What has the greatest influence on decisions that
American make when they vote? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Education<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Partisanship<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Single issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Preference for candidate <o:p></o:p></div>
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19. Affirmative advocacy <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Actively seeks out coalitions and works with others at
the state and local level<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Has a proactive agenda <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Looks for over-represented and under-represented issues
in setting the agenda for activity <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. All of these <o:p></o:p></div>
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20. The four types of issues that advocacy groups deal with
are <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Universal issues, majority issues, discrimination issues,
and advantaged sub-group issues<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Majority issues, disadvantaged sub-group issues,
advantaged sub-group issues, and Social Security issues <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Universal discrimination issues, majority-minority
issues, advantage sub-group issues, and disadvantaged sub-group issues <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Universal issues, majority issues, disadvantaged
sub-group issues, and advantaged sub-group issues <o:p></o:p></div>
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21. Older voters vote twice as frequently as younger voters.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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22. The formation of interest groups and civil society
organizations is an important part of the American political process. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE <o:p></o:p></div>
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23. Political outsiders and excluded groups engage in which
of the following activities? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Demonstrations<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Sit-ins<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Street theater <o:p></o:p></div>
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24. What does the unit rule mean? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. There are only five units in the country, and the
presidential candidate must win at least 3 of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. A candidate gets the proportion of the Electoral College
votes that corresponds with the percentage of votes he or she won.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. When a candidate wins most of the popular votes in a
state, he or she takes all of the Electoral College votes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. When the candidate wins 270 units, he or she becomes
president of the US. <o:p></o:p></div>
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25. Because social movements lack access to the reins of
power and its resources, it uses other resources that are more readily
available to it, such as <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Commitment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Energy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Numbers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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26. “Blue Dog Democrats” are <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Liberal Democrats who always vote along party lines.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Democrats from the “blue” states.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Democrats who support labor unions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Democrats who are conservative on economic issues. <o:p></o:p></div>
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27. In an open primary, the voter can choose which primary
election--Democratic or Republican--he or she would like to vote in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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28. According to the political scientist, V.O. Key, <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The party organization refers to its relatively permanent
structure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The party in the electorate consist of voters who
identify with it consistently and support its candidates regularly in
elections.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The party in government includes appointees and elected
officials who run for office under the party's label.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. All of these. <o:p></o:p></div>
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29. The problem with intersectional marginalization is that <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. When a person or group is faced with intersectionality
issues, their problems do not just add to one another, they multiply and
complicate each other.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. You cannot claim that one form of marginalization is more
important than another.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The discrimination problems faced by people who belong to
two disadvantaged groups are much greater than those with one disadvantage. <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. All of these. <o:p></o:p></div>
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30. Which primary model is by far the LEAST used in
congressional primaries? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Closed primaries<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Hybrid primaries<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Open primaries<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Top-two primaries <o:p></o:p></div>
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31. Public opinion matters because in a democratic system we
believe that government policy should follow the public will. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE <o:p></o:p></div>
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32. What election recently was controversial because of the
very close Electoral College vote? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Obama v. Romney<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Kennedy v. Nixonc. Bush v. Gored. Reagan v. Carter <o:p></o:p></div>
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33. Who wrote the following words: "Liberty is to
faction what air is to fire"? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Patrick Henry<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. James Madison<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. John Jay<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Alexander Hamiliton <o:p></o:p></div>
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34. Strolovitch's main argument is <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Even though organizations may not be doing a good job of
advocating for the marginalized, we should still celebrate the fact that they
are making the effort.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Just because an organization has some indication in its
name that it represents the marginalized, they sometimes could be doing more
harm than good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. We have to question whether groups that claim to
represent the disadvantaged actually do it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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35. Polls show that Americans support that core political
belief that women should have the same rights as men. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE <o:p></o:p></div>
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36. Why do both the government and private sector assemble
data on public opinion? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Public opinion polls are the best way to measure what
people think.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The United States has a representative form of
government; therefore, public opinion is important to lawmakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Americans believe in the democratic process, and
therefore value public opinion. <o:p></o:p></div>
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37. Alexis de Tocqueville <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Believed that "faction" could be good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Believed that association was the secret of democracy in
America.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Regarded "faction" as a form of association. <o:p></o:p></div>
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38. When the Founders drafted the US Constitution, Senators
were elected by <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The voters directly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The Electoral College.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Members of the state legislatures. <o:p></o:p></div>
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39. According to Strolovitch, in judging the effectiveness
of an advocacy organization which claims to represent the marginalized,what are
the guiding questions we should ask? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. How active for the intersectionally marginalized are
they? Because without that the organization is a failure.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. What coalitions do they form? Because coalitions are the
key to success.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. What institutions do they target and what coalitions do
they form? Because the political activity is the most important barometer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. How active for the intersectionally marginalizedn are
they, what institutions do they target, and what coalitions do they form? <o:p></o:p></div>
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40. The appropriate “population” in a survey <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Depends on the question being asked.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Is always comprised of 1,000 voters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Simply means finding a group that accurately represents
the entire United States.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Depends on whether you are doing an in-person interview,
a online survey, or a phone poll. <o:p></o:p></div>
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41. According to Jackson, what two things do schools do to
encourage active, engaged voters at an earlier age? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Study abroad and voter registration drives at the school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Mock elections and notes home to parents to encourage
them to talk to their children about political affairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Mock elections and student council elections.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Student council elections and study abroad. <o:p></o:p></div>
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42. When women’s groups wanted to fight pregnancy
discrimination in the 1970s, <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. They went to the the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC).<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. They went to Congress.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. They chose a legislative and an executive strategy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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43. Besides winning elections, political parties are useful
as watchdogs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE <o:p></o:p></div>
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44. According to Dara Strolovitch, we should scrutinize
advocacy organizations that claim to represent the marginalized like anything
else and have standards for questioning their effectiveness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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45. What is the "American Creed"? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The belief in a special American religion.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. An oath taken by children every morning in grade schools.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. A strong belief in the core political values of the
nation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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46. The difference between direct democracy and representative
democracy is that in the former the voter votes directly on the issue, while in
later the voter votes for a person who will vote for the voter. a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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47. Which of the following is NOT a social movement? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. #Black Lives Matter<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. DREAMers<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The Tea Party<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. EPA <o:p></o:p></div>
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48. Why do many social movements have to make public
demonstrations to get their message to the public? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these,<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. In the beginning, they lack powerful advocates for their
cause, like politicians and wealthy people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. They often do not have the money to appeal to others on
expensive media, like television.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Sometimes, their causes conflict with powerful interests,
like the wealthy, the police, and politicians, so they have to go over their
heads to the public at large. <o:p></o:p></div>
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49. Since 1836, the republic has been dominated by how many
political parties at a time? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Five<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Three<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. One<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Two <o:p></o:p></div>
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50. The cell-phone only population is likely to include more
young people, which pollsters have to take into account a. TRUEb. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Political Science 1</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> –
National & California Governments<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Globalyceum Exam No. 2<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. De Tocqueville saw political groups as a "necessary
evil" in American democracy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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2. If more political centrists were elected to Congress <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. It would probably work less well with the president.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. It would lead to the election of more third-party
candidates.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. It would not be able to decide on anything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. There would be less gridlock. <o:p></o:p></div>
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3. In The Federalist, No. 10, Madison argued <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. That "the various and unequal distribution of
property" fueled faction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. That those who had and did not have property would always
be contending with one another and form interest groups to carry on their
battles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. That faction and class divisions fueled populist
uprisings. <o:p></o:p></div>
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4. In the 1940s and 50s, why did African American civil
rights organizations pursue their agenda in the federal courts? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The federal court finally had more Democratic than
Republican appointees.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The Congress in this period was actually hostile to their
cause.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The state courts were sympathetic but weak.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The presidents in this period did not support their
cause. <o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Which of the following statements about conservatives is
true? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Conservatives tend to favor higher taxes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Conservatives tend to support larger government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Conservatives tend to favor more government regulation of
business. <o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Affirmative advocacy <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Has a proactive agenda <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Actively seeks out coalitions and works with others at
the state and local level<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Looks for over-represented and under-represented issues
in setting the agenda for activity <o:p></o:p></div>
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7. Which of the following is NOT a social movement? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The Tea Party<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. EPA<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. #Black Lives Matter<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. DREAMers <o:p></o:p></div>
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8. According to Jackson, the digital revolution has given us
more information about the candidates, <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. But the information is not always accurate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. But it is not very detailed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. And the information is usually quite accurate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. And the candidates usually approve of the things written
about them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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9. An example of an organization which claims to represent a
large demographic group is <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The Japanese American Citizen's Leagues (JACL).<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP).<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The National Organization of Women (NOW). <o:p></o:p></div>
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10. American political parties <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Have become essential to democracy, according to most
scholars.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Make democracy possible, according to Greenberg and Page.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Have become an integral part of American politics. <o:p></o:p></div>
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11. What is incumbency advantage? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The candidate listed at the top of the ballot is more
likely to get elected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The incumbent has a very good chance of getting
re-elected if he or she runs again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The candidate uses his position to enrich him or herself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The candidate can tap into the federal government to get
money to run for re-election. <o:p></o:p></div>
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12. The Electoral College was created <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. In 1824 and then later adapted in 1870, to make sure that
the popular vote of the people was counted properly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. In 1787, when the Constitution was written.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. In 1867, after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, when
Congress decided to elect the president by popular vote of the people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. In 1801, after the first disastrous presidential election
when two people were elected for president--Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. <o:p></o:p></div>
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13. Extreme and persistent polarization of members of
Congress has been a feature of American politics since about <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The 1960s.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The late 1970s<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. 2008.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. WWII. <o:p></o:p></div>
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14. An example of a “public good” is <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. National defense.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Firefighters. <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Public libraries. <o:p></o:p></div>
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15. The higher your income status, the more likely you are
to <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Do political campaign work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Participate in a political campaign meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Give a political campaign donation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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16. Where are red states located geographically in the US? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. On the coasts<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. On the West Coast and around the Great Lakes<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. In the Midwest and the South<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. In the Midwest <o:p></o:p></div>
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17. When the Founders drafted the US Constitution, Senators
were elected by <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The voters directly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Members of the state legislatures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The Electoral College. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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18. The four types of issues that advocacy groups deal with
are <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Universal issues, majority issues, discrimination issues,
and advantaged sub-group issues<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Universal discrimination issues, majority-minority
issues, advantage sub-group issues, and disadvantaged sub-group issues <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Universal issues, majority issues, disadvantaged
sub-group issues, and advantaged sub-group issues<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Majority issues, disadvantaged sub-group issues,
advantaged sub-group issues, and Social Security issues <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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19. Between 1988 and 2014, the political identification that
has grown the most is <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Democrat <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Republican<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. None has grown significantly <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Independent <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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20. One method that schools use to politically socialize
young people is <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Ask students to read newspapers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Ask student to participate in mock elections.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Tell students who to vote for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Ask students to watch TV news. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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21. In addition to the legislative branch, advocacy groups
target the executive and judicial branches. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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22. Which country has mandatory voting laws? <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. South Africa<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The United States<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Great Britain<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Turkey <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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23. Intersectional marginalized people are <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Those who have multiple historic disadvantages in the
political system, such as women of color.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Those who are marginalized in some states or regions but
not in others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Those who have tried to work within the political process
but are forced to “go to the streets” to advocate for their issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Those who do not agree with the Republican or Democratic
Parties’ principles. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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24. According to Jackson, primary election debates are very
important because <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The debates educate the voters about new issues and party
positions on those issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.c. Lesser-known candidates can get
recognition with a good debate performance.d. Voters can compare the many
candidates side by side. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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25. James Madison <o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Said that "liberty is to faction what air is to
fire."<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Thought that factions would simply turn into political
parties and become harmless.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Believed that political interest groups should be
suppressed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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26. Voters who like a third party are nevertheless inclined
to vote for a dominant party candidate for fear they will waste their votes. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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27. According to the political scientist, V.O. Key, <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. The party in the electorate consist of voters who
identify with it consistently and support its candidates regularly in
elections.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. The party in government includes appointees and elected
officials who run for office under the party's label.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. The party organization refers to its relatively permanent
structure. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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28. It is sometimes called "first-past-the-post"
and sometimes "winner-take-all," but this kind of election means <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. The top two candidates have to have a run off election.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. The candidates have to have run-off elections until one
wins two thirds of the votes.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. No matter how many votes are cast and how many candidates
the one with the most votes wins. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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29. Because of the winner-take-all Electoral College system,
a presidential candidate with a narrow popular vote win <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Will only show a very small margin in the Electoral College
vote.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Can still have a very large margin of victory in the
Electoral College vote.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Will have about the same percentages in the Electoral
College. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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30. The "explosion" of national advocacy groups
representing people of color, women, and low-income people resulted in <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Nearly 10,000 groups.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Actually a pretty small number--only 200 groups.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. The founding of over 700 groups. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
31. What does the unit rule mean? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. When the candidate wins 270 units, he or she becomes president
of the US.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. A candidate gets the proportion of the Electoral College
votes that corresponds with the percentage of votes he or she won.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. When a candidate wins most of the popular votes in a
state, he or she takes all of the Electoral College votes.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. There are only five units in the country, and the
presidential candidate must win at least 3 of these. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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32. The women’s movement can be very active on an issue such
as affirmative action in higher education, which afffects their more affluent
members, but overlook welfare reform, an important issue for their more
disadvantaged or marginalized members. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. TRUE <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
33. Strolovitch has found that African American
organizations are likely to <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Spend more time on issues supporting their advantaged
sub-groups, like affirmative action in higher education.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Spend more time on issues that affect African American
women, like childcare<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Spend more time on issues that affect African American
men, like prison reform.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Spend more time on issues supporting their disadvantaged
subgroups, like welfare reform. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
34. The main agents of political socialization are <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Community leaders.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Schools.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Family. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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35. The Electoral College reflects in its numbers <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. The methods described in the 13th Amendment.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Decisions made in a bill that is passed in Congress the
year before the election.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. The representation in the Senate and House.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. The selection of the electors of the College each
election year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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36. Who is a single-issue voter? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Someone who only casts a vote when his or issue is on the
ballot.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Someone who is only interested in domestic issues and not
foreign policy.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Someone who works for issues campaigns and does not vote
for candidates.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Someone who has a strong opinion on a single issue so
that he or she only considers that issue when voting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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37. Universal issues <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Affect all people in the US, regardless of race, gender,
sexuality, disability, etc. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Affect all able-bodied people, but not the disabled.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Affect citizens but not immigrants.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Refer mostly to issues that affect the majority white
population, not minorities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
38. Are Americans more likely to vote in presidential
elections than other types of elections? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. No, because Americans are more interested in local
issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Only in years when the presidential election is
particularly interesting.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Yes, consistently American participate in presidential
elections over other elections.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. No, Americans like to vote for direct democracy issues
rather than indirect democracy representation. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
39. Why are interest groups, political organiztions, and
social movements so numerous in the US? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Because of the 1st Amendment, which protects speech.
association, and the right to petition the government for redress of
grievances.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Because federalism and the separation of powers have
created multiple points of access to political institutions.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Because the way people are elected to Congress does not
do a very good job of representing minorities, who have to find other ways of
getting their needs met. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
40. In an open primary, Independents <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Are only allowed to vote if they register with one of the
parties. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Are allowed to vote for only two candidates.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Are allowed to vote for a candidate from one of the
political parties.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Are not allowed to vote for a candidate from one of the
political parties. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
41. Voters in the Millennial Generation (born 1981-2000),
are more likely to Independents than Democrats or Republicans and more likely
to be Republicans than Democrats. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. FALSE <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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42. As sample size increases, the margin of error <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Is greater than or equal to the margin of error.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Increases.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Decreases.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Stays the same. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
43. When is the candidate's website NOT a good source of
information? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. To find more information about the candidate's biography.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. To find out which prominent people and organizations
support the candidate.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. To find out more about the candidate's positions on the
issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. To find an unbiased account of the candidate's voting
history. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
44. According to Jackson, the candidates use presidential
debates <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. To show empathy for voters' problems.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. To distinguish themselves on the issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. To introduce their favorable personal characteristics to
the voters. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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45. An example of an interest group offering a benefit to encourage
people to join their organization is a. Congressmen providing assistance to
constituents.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. The American Association of Retire People (AARP) offering
travel discounts.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Hospitals offering charitable care to indigent patients.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. District attorneys offering reduced sentences for
testimony about a crime. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
46. According to the political scientist Marjorie Hershey, <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. The Federalist Party, the Democratic-Republican Party,
and the Whig Party have not been active since the 19th century.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. The Democratic Party and Republican Party have dominated
the Congress and the presidency since 1860.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. There have been only five major political parties in all
of US history. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
47. Pluralists in the 19th century believed that <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Interest groups would always form.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Interest groups would always pursue their own political
interests vigorously.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. No single interest would win or lose all of the time.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. All of these. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
48. “Blue Dog Democrats” are <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Democrats from the “blue” states.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Democrats who support labor unions.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Democrats who are conservative on economic issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. Liberal Democrats who always vote along party lines. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
49. When women’s groups wanted to fight pregnancy
discrimination in the 1970s, <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. They chose a legislative and an executive strategy.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. They went to Congress<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. They went to the the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
50. Small racial, ethnic, or religious groups in the US <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
a. Don't have quotas for seats in the schools or government
as they do in India.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
b. Do not have a party which is dedicated to their
interests.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
c. Do not have legislative representation as is the cases in
other countries with proportional representation.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
d. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dr. Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Office Phone 310-434-3541)</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Political Science 1</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> –
National & California Governments <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p>Globalyceum Unit Exam No. 3</o:p></div>
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1. The refusal of a Kentucky county courthouse official to
issue marriage licenses to gay couples after the Supreme Court's same-sex
decision<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Was very common throughout the US.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Was very common throughout the South.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Was an exception to the fact that most jurisdictions
enforced the law.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. About how many bills do modern presidents veto in any
given two-year Congressional session?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. About 10-20 vetoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. There are hundreds of vetoes in a session but only about
a half dozen are really critical.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. As many as 100 vetoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. One or two vetoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. The Office of Management and Budget works directly for<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The Senate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The president.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The Office of Management and Budget is an independent
agency.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The Treasury Department.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Baum suggests that the Miranda decision took a while to
implement, because<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Police officers and their superiors did not want to
comply with the ruling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Police officers and departments might have been not
wanted to comply because then they may not be able to question the defendant,
if they gave the Miranda warning.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Police officers found it cumbersome to comply with the
ruling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. What is the most important power given to the president
in the Constitution?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Chief of the Senate.b. Director of the federal
bureaucracy.c. Persuader in chief.d. Commander-in-Chief<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. The following is true about US Courts of Appeals:<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals covers the largest
geographical area in the US.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. There are 10 US Courts of Appeals<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The 2nd Circuit US Court of Appeals includes New York
State.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. The process that keeps one group or individual from
gaining too much power is called<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Veto.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Checks and balances.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Abdication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Override.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8. When the president and Congress share the same political
party,<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. There are many fewer vetoes of bills.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. There tend to be more vetoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The number of vetoes is about the same as when there is
divided government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. In the first years, there are almost no vetoes, and then
they increase steadily through the years<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. The "bully pulpit"<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Was coined by Theodore Roosevelt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Is a term referring to a platform from which one can
preach.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Refers to the White House as a national stage from which
to advocate an agenda.<o:p></o:p></div>
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10. Medicaid began as part of the legislative program of<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Harry S. Truman. <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Lyndon <o:p></o:p></div>
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B. Johnson.c. John F. Kennedy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Franklin D. Roosevelt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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11. The Supreme Court’s June 2015 ruling about same-sex
marriage was based on the 14th Amendment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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12. If the president vetoes a bill, there is nothing that
Congress can do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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13. What is Congressional "case work"?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The staffs that members of Congress have to get
themselves reelected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The services that members of Congress provide for groups
and individuals in their districts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The time that members of Congress spend in their
constituencies to get themselves elected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The work that members of Congress do to follow the US
Supreme Court.<o:p></o:p></div>
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14. Most state judges have a limited term, usually of about<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Ten years<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Two years<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Six years<o:p></o:p></div>
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15. In what way is the Senate different than the House?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The Senate focuses on efficiency, the House on the
participation of all members. <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The majority party is stronger in the Senate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. For a bill to be approved there must be “unanimous
consent” in the Senate but not in the House.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The Senate was designed to focus on the day to day
business of politics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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16. The only thing that can change the number of
representatives a state has is population growth, which alters the number of
constituents per representative.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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17. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Ways
and Means Committee?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Overseeing all taxation and tariffs<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Oversight of the federal budget process<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Controlling foreign aid.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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18. Baum notes that between the 1950s and 1990s, several
Supreme Court justice seemed to switch ideological positions. What happened?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Several moderate appointees turned out to be far-left
liberals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Several Democratic appointees adopted extremely
conservative positions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Democratic presidents appointed moderate liberals, and
they became more conservative in their ideology.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Several Republican appointees adopted liberal and
moderate positions over time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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19. In a speech he gave in 1963, President Kennedy called
the issue of civil rights<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. An issue of liberty.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. An ethical issue. <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. A legal issue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. A moral issue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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20. According to Gailmard, the modern standard for the
presidential legislative program was inaugurated during the presidency of<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Dwight Eisenhower.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Franklin Roosevelt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. John F. Kennedy.<br />
d. Harry Truman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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21. What advantage does an incumbent possess?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Name recognition.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Free mailing to constituents.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Easier fundraising.<o:p></o:p></div>
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22. The Framers intended Congress to<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Work closely with the judiciary to make sure laws were
constitutional.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Be the dominant branch of the federal government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Pass as well as enforce the laws.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Be the weakest branch of the federal government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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23. Many of the wars of the last 100 years<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Began in the Middle East.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Were actually armed conflicts initiated by the president.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Were started by the Central Powers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Were settled by the United Nations.<o:p></o:p></div>
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24. According to Baum, the reason the Supreme Court rejected
same-sex marriage in the 1970s was probably because the Court viewed same-sex
marriage as "unthinkable" at that time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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25. What does the Wyoming Rule attempt to remedy what
situation?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Inequality between the House and Senate in
representation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The problem that the Constitution prohibits states from
sharing a representative.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Unequal representation of people in the House of
Representatives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The problem of seven small population states to have one
representative.<o:p></o:p></div>
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26. Congress can overcome the president's veto with<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. A supermajority of both houses of Congress<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. A supermajority of the Senate but a simple majority of
the House.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Only when the presidency changes to new hands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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27. According to Baum, when people dislike Supreme Court
rulings,<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The ruling is very often not enforced.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Compliance is rare.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The federal government often has to step in to enforce
the ruling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Compliance with the ruling is most often the case.<o:p></o:p></div>
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28. According to Dolan, today it is relatively easy to be a
member of the House but more difficult to be a Senator.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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29. In the legislative process, presidents are<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. More significant than a House member but about as
significant as a Senator.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. About as significant a player as any individual House
mamber.<br />
c. Among the most significant if not most significant players.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. A side show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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30. Which of the following is true regarding the president's
legislative agenda and public opinion?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The president can raise the salience of an issue to the voters,
thereby raising the cost to members of Congress from inaction on that issue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The president can use the strategy known as "going
public" in bargaining with Congress for his or her agenda.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. If Congress doesn't enact the legislation the president
wants, the president can mobilize public opinion in support of his causes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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31. If a president were to respond more to general public
opinion than just opinion in their own party, we would call this<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Constituency responsiveness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Centrist responsiveness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Partisan responsiveness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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32. How often do we hold Congressional elections?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Every six years<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Whenever the president calls for an election.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Every four years<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Every two years<o:p></o:p></div>
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33. Which of the following is NOT a cabinet department?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Department of the Federal Reserve<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Department of Agriculture<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Department of Veterans Affairs <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Department of Housing and Urban Development<o:p></o:p></div>
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34. Looking at the data about the number of death penalty
cases in the US over the last 60 years, one could conclude<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Strangely, there were more executions in the 1990s than
in the 1960s.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The Supreme Court ruling against the death penalty in the
early 1970s spurred the states to change their laws and do more executions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The death penalty is on the decline in the last 15 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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35. After the Supreme Courts ruling that allowed flag
burning,<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The Court backed off of its previous decision and
modified it ruling, a sign that it bowed to public pressure<o:p></o:p></div>
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.b. The Court continued its rulings along the same line
until a conservative majority came into place and ruled the opposite way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The Court refused to take up another case on flag
burning. <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The Court defied negative public opinion and ruled again
to support its decision.<o:p></o:p></div>
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36. The nine-member Supreme Court<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Has been meeting in Philadelphia since 1791.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Meets in Washington and is the highest-ranking court of
the land.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Meets in New York and is the highest-ranking federal
court.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Meets in New York and uses the certiorari process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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37. Even 10 years after Brown, what percentage of black
students were still attending segregated schools in the South?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. About half<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. 66 percent.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. About a third<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. 98 percent<o:p></o:p></div>
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38. Because Congressional elections are not as visible as
presidential elections, voters<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Tend to choose the candidate who spends the most money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Tend to select the candidate of the president's party.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Tend to vote for candidate personalities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Tend to vote for the candidate of the political party.<o:p></o:p></div>
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39. How did federal district judges delay enforcing the
Brown decision?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. They followed state decisions about desegregation rather
than the Supreme Court's decision. <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. They delayed because the Supreme Court was not specific
about when to desegregate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. They openly opposed the decision from the bench. <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. They argued that they didn’t have the jurisdiction to
enforce Brown<o:p></o:p></div>
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40. Which of these Supreme Court rulings inspired
resistance?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Cases prohibiting religious observances in schools (1962)<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Brown v. Board of Education – desegregation<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - search and seizure<o:p></o:p></div>
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41. What are the terms for a Senator and House member?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Senator: 8 Years House Member: 4 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Senator: 6 years House Member: 2 years. <o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Both 2 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Senator: 2 years House Member: 6 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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42. An example of "checks and balances" is<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The judicial branch's right to declare laws
unconstitutional.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The president's qualified right to veto legislation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The legislature's override of presidential veto.<o:p></o:p></div>
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43. The executive branch, directed by the president and the
Department of State,<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Makes all decisions concerning a declaration of war.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Is responsible for the United States’ foreign policy
actions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Is the mediator in states’ conflicts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Does not need any permission to make a treaty with a
foreign country.<o:p></o:p></div>
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44. The “Bank War” was initiated by<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. John Tyler.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Andrew Jackson.<br />
c. Andrew Johnson.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. James Polk.<o:p></o:p></div>
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45. Executive orders<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Are not final and an executive agency can be sued in
federal court if they enforce an unconstitutional executive order.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Give the president the final say over policy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. None of these.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Are final and an agency that enforces one can not be
sued.<o:p></o:p></div>
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46. Which of these groups has an interest in state supreme
court elections?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. All of theseb. The business community c. Labor unions d.
Lawyers and law firms<o:p></o:p></div>
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47. Representation in the Senate<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. Depends on changes in state population every 10 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. Depends on state income.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. Is permanently established in the 50 states.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Is determined by the president.<o:p></o:p></div>
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48. According to Baum, it looks as though the approval or
disapproval of the Supreme Court follows the same ratings for government
generally.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. TRUE<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. FALSE<o:p></o:p></div>
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49. The two key factors in the president's role in
legislation are<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. The veto and the executive order.<o:p></o:p></div>
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b. The executive order and the legislative program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. The veto and the legislative program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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d. The executive order and the communication program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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50. According to Baum, what is one rationale for Chief
Justice Roberts’ vote on Obamacare?<o:p></o:p></div>
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a. None of these <o:p></o:p></div>
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b. If the Supreme Court acted in a partisan way, it may have
become a campaign issue in the upcoming election.<o:p></o:p></div>
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c. He was worried about being removed from the Supreme
Court. <o:p></o:p></div>
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d. Chief Justice Roberts has become much more liberal since
his confirmation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Selecting
what is correct between lie and lay is a challenge even for experienced
writers. These irregular verbs are difficult to understand if we don’t know
their respective definitions. Second, even if we speak them, there is a tiny
bit of difference on their pronunciations so it is highly likely to interchange
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Since we do not
know how to use them properly, the tendency is that we become used to hearing
‘lie’ and ‘lay’ in their incorrect forms. As such, even when we proofread our
write-ups, we tend to disregard the mistakes because they sound right even if
not. In this grammar lesson, we are going to discuss how ‘lie’ and ‘lay’ should
be used in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding ‘lie’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Lie’
is a verb that means ‘to recline or rest.’ It functions as an intransitive
verb, which means that it can be used in a sentence even if not followed by a <b>direct object</b>. For example: “The bed of
Ronald often smells like cat because Sparky, his Siamese, <b><i>lies</i></b> there every night.”
As we can see, there is no direct object following the word ‘lie,’ and if we
are going to ask what is Sparky doing in the bed, we can answer Sparky is
‘resting.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Here
are other examples: “After hours of playing in the mud, my dog Benny gets
tired, <b><i>lies</i></b> on the floor and takes a nap.” “The bill for dinner <b><i>lies</i></b>
on the table so you can check the amount.” “If you are already sleepy, you can <b><i>lie</i></b>
down on the bed first.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding ‘lay’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Lay’
is also a verb and it means ‘to put or place someone or something down.’ Unlike
‘lie,’ which is an intransitive verb, ‘lay’ is a transitive verb. This means
that it needs a <b><i>direct object</i></b> when used in a sentence. The direct object will
function as the primary receiver of action.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Here
are some examples: “The bird <b><i>lays</i></b> eggs on the nest.” “Before
watching his favorite TV series, John <b><i>laid</i></b> his sleepy son on the bed (take
note that laid is the past tense of lay).” “The house maid <b><i>lays</i></b> the carpet on the
floor.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Simple tip to remember<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The difference
between the two is that ‘lie’ sounds like ‘recline’ which is its meaning. On
the other hand, ‘lay’ sounds like ‘place’ which also means ‘to place something
or someone down.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Sometimes, the
misuse of the words take place in its past tense form. The past tense of ‘lie’
is also ‘lay,’ while the past tense of ‘lay’ is ‘laid.’ So that we will not
confuse the two past forms, we must remember that ‘laid’ is used when there is
a direct object. In other words, ‘lai<b>D</b>’
has a ‘<b>D</b>’ which stands for ‘direct
object.’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">‘Compliment’ and ‘complement’
are just one letter apart. These words sound the same, and if we are not
careful, we can exchange one for the meaning of the other. ‘Complement’ and
‘compliment’ are homophones, which, despite sounding the same, have different
usages in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Unlike the words
‘their’ and ‘they’re,’ which can be easily recognized by the contraction and
spelling, what makes the problem more complex in ‘compliment’ and ‘complement’
is the fact that they are only distinguished by a vowel in the middle – that
is, the ‘e’ and ‘i.’ Let us now take a look at these words’ meaning and how
they are used in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding the meaning of and using ‘compliment’
in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Compliment’
can act as a verb and a noun. When we use it as a noun, it means a ‘praising or
flattering remark.’ For example: “Thank you for giving my friend Danny a nice <b><i>compliment</i></b>.”
“The remarks you gave during the speech are the best <b><i>compliment</i></b> we have
heard!” “Apple gave a great <b><i>compliment</i></b> to Microsoft for their
innovation on the new iPad Mini.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> When
used as a verb, the main function of ‘compliment’ is ‘to give esteem or praise
to something.’ Here are some examples: “He tried to <b><i>compliment</i></b> your outfit,
but you were too busy talking on the phone.” “I felt so proud that Sarah <b><i>complimented</i></b>
on my grades for the final exam.” “Coach Mike is often <b><i>complimented</i></b> by club
officials for his leadership skills.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding the meaning of and using
‘complement’ in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Complement’
can also act as a noun and a verb. When used as a noun, it means ‘completeness’
or ‘perfection.’ For example: “Dressing is the usual <b><i>complement</i></b> of vegetable
salad.” “Your sneakers is a perfect <b><i>complement</i></b> of your jeans and shirt.”
“Interior designers want a good combination of colors, textures and patterns
that <b><i>complement</i></b>
each other.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> As
a verb, ‘complement’ means ‘to supplement or to complete adequately.’ Here are
some examples: “You need to <b><i>complement</i></b><i> </i>the meat with marinade sauce to bring out its natural flavors.”
“You can <b><i>complement</i></b> that blouse with a matching blazer.” “The purpose of
the new services is expected to <b><i>complement</i></b> the functions of existing
facilities.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding ‘complimentary’ vs
‘complementary’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> The
use of these adjectives also cause confusion so it is necessary to understand
them as well. ‘Complimentary’ has two definitions: ‘expressing praise or
admiration’ and ‘supplying or giving free of charge.’ For instance: “I am so
overwhelmed by the <b><i>complimentary</i></b> remarks I received from the participants.” “The
company offers <b><i>complimentary</i></b> bus services to employees living downtown.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Complementary’
on the other hand means ‘a combination or blend of things that emphasizes or
enhances their good qualities.’ For example: “John and Kevin have different
personalities, but have <b><i>complementary</i></b> skills.” “Architecture
and interior design are considered <b><i>complementary</i></b> professions.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">English is a
language that is widely spoken in many countries. But because of geographical
boundaries and cultural differences, the language has been divided into two
variations – the British and the American English. These languages contain
words that have the same meaning but are spelled differently. Sometimes,
however, the way the words are spelled causes confusion to both the writers and
the readers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For students, it
can be difficult to memorize all the words that have the same meaning, let
alone which words and their variants are appropriate to either versions of
English. The words ‘apologize’ and ‘apologise’ are spelled differently but come
from the same word and have the same meaning. One, however, is for American
usage while the other is for British usage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When do we use ‘apologize?’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Apologize’
is an action word that means ‘to express remorse or regret over something’ or
‘to admit one’s fault.’ For example “Honey, you should <b><i>apologize</i></b> to your brother
now.” “To <b><i>apologize</i></b> is to admit your fault, but that doesn’t make you a
weak person.” “The coach <b><i>apologized</i></b> to the team captain for
not being present during the final games.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When do we use ‘apologise?’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> Basically,
this has the same meaning as ‘apologize.’ But we have to take care of its usage
since it is commonly used by Englishmen. Here are some examples: “The newly
elected British Prime Minister <b><i>apologised</i></b> to the panel for being
late by half an hour.” “You need to <b><i>apologise</i></b> to the British Foreign Secretary
for making offensive comments to the guests.” In these examples, we can see
that the context is exclusive to the British people so we used ‘apologise’
instead of ‘apologize.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When did this confusion begin?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> According
to the Oxford dictionary, ‘apologize’ had also been used in British English in
the past. It is the older form of the verb and has been widely accepted during
the 1800s. Thus, the word ‘apologize’ is the standard word used both in British
and American periodicals, textbooks, documents and other literary sources.
However, it was overtaken by ‘apologise’ in 1990s and became the widely
accepted replacement of ‘apologize’ for the Brits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Tips and tricks:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> If
you are still having confusion about their correct usage, it is important to
make a mnemonic for easier understanding. This will help you choose the
appropriate word for your target readers. Again, ‘apologize’ is the American
version of the verb. It contains a ‘Z’ just like in the word ‘Arizona,’ a state
in the US. Both Arizona and apologize have ‘z’ so it is easy to remember that
it is widely accepted in American English. On the other hand, ‘apologise’ and
‘British’ both contain an ‘S,’ which means this verb is commonly accepted in
British English.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Why is there a confusion?</div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> In
many English speaking countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia,
‘practice’ commonly functions as the noun, while ‘practise’ is the action word.
What is confusing is that in the US, the word ‘practise’ is not often used. Whenever Americans use ‘practice’ in a
sentence, they are pertaining to both the noun and the verb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<span lang="EN-US">If we are
following the American English, ‘practise’ can be neglected and we just have to
focus on ‘practice’ if we want to use them both as a noun and a verb. However,
not all readers are Americans so it is necessary to study the difference
between these two words to avoid confusion. Also, some writers from the US are
following traditional British spellings, so we have to learn how these two
words operate in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘practice’ in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Practice’
is the noun which means ‘the practical use or application of a belief, method
or idea.’ For example: “The book entitled ‘The <b><i>Practice</i></b> and Essentials of
Teaching’ should be brought for tomorrow’s class discussion.” “You should
prepare for the exams; use your books and past notes as <b><i>practice</i></b>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Practice’
also means a ‘repeated performance or exercise of a certain activity or skill
in order to acquire proficiency.’ “Dedication and <b><i>practice</i></b> should be taken
into consideration if you really want to become fluent in English.” “I am
telling you that without sufficient <b><i>practice</i></b>, you would not make it to
the finals.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘practise’ in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Practise’
is the verb which means ‘to perform or carry out an activity or skill regularly
in order to improve one’s level of expertise and proficiency.’ Here are some
examples: “I <b><i>practise</i></b> the piano every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.” “His
father wants to become good at golf so he <b><i>practices</i></b> every weekend.” “The nurse
has been <b><i>practising</i></b> his profession for more than 10 years.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Important TIP to remember:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> If
you are still having confusions about when and how to use ‘practice’ and
‘practise,’ take note of these reminders. First, ‘practice’ can be replaced by
the word ‘preparation’ and/or ‘lessons.’ For instance, “You need <b><i>practice</i></b>
to become a professional driver.” If we are going to replace it with “You need <b><i>preparation</i></b>
to become a professional driver,” the sentence still makes sense.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"> You
can also do this for the word ‘practise,’ but since this is a verb, you need to
replace it with something that means ‘to prepare.’ For instance, “You need <b><i>to</i></b>
<b><i>practise</i></b>
properly in order to win.” In this example, replacing it with “You need <b><i>to prepare
</i></b>properly in order to win” is still readable and not awkward-sounding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Misuse and
misspelling are common problems encountered when constructing sentences. Most
of the time this is avoidable, but there are certain situations when spelling
and pronunciation add to the confusion. Words that sound the same even if they
have different uses are known as homophones. There are hundreds of homophones
in the English language and in this article we are going to discuss the
difference between ‘awhile’ and ‘a while.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">These words are
special kind of homophone because the appearance and spelling are the same.
They are separated by just a tiny space yet their functions are different. It
is necessary to keep track of these differences to maintain clarity when
writing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">How is ‘a while’ used?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘A
while’ is not a single word. It is composed of two separate words, where ‘a’
acts as the article and ‘while’ acts as a noun. It means an indefinite period
of time. The formation of these words is known as a noun phrase, which means a
phrase with the primary function of a noun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Here
are some examples: “I will be on a vacation leave for <b><i>a while</i></b>.” “It has been <b><i>a
while</i></b> since the last time I ate barbecue.” “The customer waited for <b><i>a
while</i></b> before his order is served.” Take note that when we use ‘a while’
in a sentence, a preposition (for and has been) usually comes first, such as in
the examples above.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> In
these examples, we can see that ‘a while’ acts as a substitute for an
indefinite period of time. As an article-noun combination, ‘a while’ can be
replaced with other article-noun combinations that has a specific time and
date. Using the same examples above, we are going to replace ‘a while’ with
other article-noun combinations:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> “I
will be on a vacation for <b><i>a long time</i></b>.” “It has been <b><i>a
month</i></b> since the last time I ate barbecue.” “The customer waited for <b><i>a few
minutes</i></b> before his order is served.” We can see in these examples that
the entire sentence still makes sense even if ‘a while’ is replaced with other
combinations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">How is ‘awhile’ used?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> It
is important to remember that ‘awhile’ is used as an adverb and it is a single
word. An adverb modifies a verb and this is the only function of ‘awhile.’
However, it has the same meaning with ‘a while’ because it also means ‘an
unspecified or indefinite amount of time yet it cannot come after a
preposition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> So
when we say, “Can you please stay with me for <b><i>awhile</i></b>?” this is
incorrect because ‘awhile’ cannot come after the preposition ‘for.’ We can
rather say “I asked him to stay and wait <b><i>awhile</i></b>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Where
vs were vs wear<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">There are so many
words in the English language that sound the same and they are known as
homophones. Despite these similarities, most of the words have different
meanings and usage in a sentence. In this paper, we are going to discuss the correct
way of using ‘where,’ ‘were’ and ‘wear’ – homophones that are commonly misused
and misspelled during sentence construction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘where’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Of
the three words, ‘where’ is versatile because it can function as a conjunction,
pronoun and adverb. It is important to note however that when you are using
‘where,’ the content of the sentence has something to do with a place,
situation or a location. Here are a few examples: “<b><i>Where</i></b> can I find your
school? (Adverb).” “He lives in a place <b><i>where</i></b> there is no winter (conjunction).”
“She moved to Japan where opportunity is better (pronoun).”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> In
order to distinguish ‘where’ from ‘were’ and ‘wear,’ here are more specific
ways of using it in a sentence. When referring to a reference point, the
preposition ‘from’ is usually added before ‘where:’ “<b><i>From where</i></b> did this gift
come from?” “<b><i>From where</i></b> I am standing, I can see everyone clearly.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> When
we are using ‘where’ to specify a destination, we do not need to add the
preposition ‘to’ at the end of a sentence. For example, we say “<b><i>Where</i></b>
are they going?” instead of “<b><i>Where</i></b> are they going <b><i>to</i></b>?”
The latter is redundant and thus unnecessary to reiterate in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Sometimes,
‘where’ is also used in replacement of ‘in which.’ Both of these are
interchangeable and acceptable in a sentence. For example: “This is the table <b><i>where</i></b>
the documents are placed,” “This is the table <b><i>in which</i></b> the documents
are placed.” In both examples, the use of ‘where’ and ‘in which’ are
acceptable, but ‘in which’ is more often used in informal sentences than ‘where.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘were’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Were’
is the past tense of ‘are.’ It is a non-action form of verb that indicates a
state of being in the past. In these examples, we can see how ‘were’ is used in
a sentence: “My cousins <b><i>were</i></b> on vacation for a month,” “What
<b><i>were</i></b>
you eating when I arrived at your place?” Both examples show that ‘were’ acts
as a verb, so we can easily separate it from ‘where,’ which cannot function as
a verb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘wear’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Wear’
functions as a verb meaning ‘to use, have or carry something on a person as
protection, cover or adornment.’ “My sister <b><i>wears</i></b> glasses because she
is far-sighted.” “Always <b><i>wear</i></b> your seatbelt for protection.”
Wear can also mean ‘to erode’ or ‘to exhaust.’ For example: “Today’s hot
climate is <b><i>wearing</i></b> me down.” “Soon, rust and rainwater will <b><i>wear</i></b>
the stairs down.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Insure
vs ensure vs assure<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> It
is important to know how to grammatically use words in a sentence. But there
are instances when the choice of words become confusing since there are words
that spell almost alike and sound the same. We need to use the right set of
words to avoid confusion and make our articles more professional. Some of the
commonly confused words in the English language are ‘insure,’ ‘ensure’ and
‘assure.’ In this article, we are going to distinguish them from each other and
make sure we are using them properly in sentences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘ensure’ in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Ensure’
is a verb that means ‘to make sure or certain of something,’ or ‘to make sure
that something should happen or that some sort of problem should not occur.’
For example: “The dog owner <b><i>ensures</i></b> that his pet returns home
after playing,” “Randy <b><i>ensures</i></b> that all the boxes are
sealed tightly before shipping,” and “We need to <b><i>ensure</i></b> that the ropes are
tied tightly to avoid accidents.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘insure’ in a sentence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Insure
is also a verb meaning ‘to provide someone or something with insurance,’ ‘to
buy/purchase/obtain insurance’ and to make safe/sure/certain of something.’ Since
both ‘ensure’ and ‘insure’ mean ‘making certain or sure’ they can be used
interchangeably. However, ‘insure’ is a word that is often associated with the
insurance industry. In other words, we can substitute ‘ensure’ for ‘insure’ in
general terms, but we cannot replace ‘insure’ with ‘ensure’ if we will relate
it with the insurance industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US">Correct ways of using insure:</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US"> “After the massive flood damage, John and Karen needed to <b><i>insure</i></b>
their home.” “<b><i>Insuring</i></b> our home with additional flood and fire policies is
always a good idea.” “See to it that your car is <b><i>insured</i></b> before your next
long trip.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US">In replacement of ‘ensure:’</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US"> “You need to <b><i>insure</i></b> that everything is in place
before you leave the house.” “Randy <b><i>insured</i></b> that the boxes are packed
properly before shipping.” <b><u>Here are
some incorrect uses of ‘ensure:’</u></b> “This property is already <b><i>ensured</i></b>
with additional policies.” “The Company <b><i>ensured</i></b> itself against losses from
identity theft and data breach.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘assure’ in a sentence:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Assure
is also a verb in transitive form. It means “to remove doubt by informing
positively or promising.” It usually done to a person, event, circumstance, or
group of people to remove any anxiety or doubt. It is important to remember
that assure is used only on living things, including circumstances or events
that involve people or animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> For
example: “I <b><i>assure</i></b> you that you are the only one in my life.” “Robby <b><i>assured</i></b>
Susan that his research proposal will be accepted.” “The flight attendant
assured the passengers that the next flight is on schedule.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Loose
vs lose vs lost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Aside from the
fact that the words ‘lose,’ ‘loose’ and ‘lost’ sound similar, they have another
thing in common. That is, they all pertain to ‘losing something.’ This is why
many people use the word ‘lose’ when they mean ‘loose,’ or use ‘lost’ when to
they mean ‘lose.’ This can create confusion to the reader so it is necessary to
avoid any more mistakes in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘lose’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Lose
is an action word used when something done pertains to ‘losing’. It is also the
opposite of win. For example: “I am a forgetful person so I tend to lose my
belongings most of the time.” In this example, we use lose to describe
something that has been misplaced from one’s possession. Another example:
“They’re all tough competitors. I think you are going to lose that
competition.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Lose’
is also used as an action word in some figurative sentences. “It is painful to
lose a mother” (lose here means being deprived of someone due to death). “I
lose my mind whenever I see you” (to become overwhelmed/anxious in certain
circumstances).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Using ‘loose’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Loose
more specifically means ‘losing the quality of something’ rather than making
specific actions that someone does. Therefore, it is used as an adjective to
describe value rather than a verb that describes actions. Listed below are some
examples on how to correctly use ‘loose’ in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> If
you want to describe that you lost weight you say, “My jeans are too loose
now.” Here, we describe how the jeans lost its quality. It is not an action
that the jeans do to for you to lose weight. Another example: “You look more
beautiful when your hair is loose and not in a bun.” The quality of the loose
hair makes sense instead of saying ‘your hair is lose,’ which literally
translates to hair being missing or misplaced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘lost’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Lost’
is simply the past participle and past tense of ‘lose.’ So whenever you try to
discuss ‘lose’ in its past form, you use ‘lost’ instead. Also remember that
since ‘lost’ is an action verb, it should be followed by a subject of some form
to complete the subject-verb agreement in a sentence. Here are some examples:
“The mother lost the car keys somewhere in the living room.” “I lost the
competition. I should have dedicated more time in practice.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Verifying usage:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“Let your hair <b><i><span style="color: red;">lose</span></i></b>”
(This doesn’t make sense because a hair can’t lose in something. We are
describing here so we use <b><i>loose</i></b> instead).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“You need to loose some weight” (This again
doesn’t make sense because we are pertaining to an action – losing weight).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Advice
vs advise – what is the difference?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> What
makes ‘advice’ and ‘advise’ often confused? They are just one letter apart. But
this simple spelling error can mean a lot when we use them in writing. Aside
from the fact that they spell differently, they have different functions – one
acts as a noun and the other as a verb. Up to now, many students still confuse
the correct usage of the two, which can cause confusion when reading articles
or research works. In this paper, we are going to discuss the difference and
right way of using ‘advice’ and ‘advise’ in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding ‘advice’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Advice
is a noun and it has two meanings. The first one is “recommendations or
guidance offered to or given by someone about the best decision to make in a
specific situation.” The second definition pertains to its business and/or
legal use: “A record of a formal financial transaction or agreement.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Some
examples how to use ‘advice’ in a sentence: “The speaker gave us a good <b><i>advice</i></b>
on how to treat older people with love and respect.” Here, advice functions as
a guidance given by someone. “The financial documents along with bank <b><i>advices</i></b>
were issued last January 23.” In this second example, ‘advice’ acts as a formal
financial transaction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Understanding ‘advise’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> The
word ‘advise’ is a verb and it has three acceptable meanings. First is “to tell
a person what you think is appropriate in a certain situation.” Second is “to
provide a person with information and guidance in a particular matter. Finally,
“to inform a person about a situation or fact in an official and formal way.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Let
us now use ‘advise’ in a sentence: “You should <b><i>advise</i></b> your daughter to
go home early and get some good sleep.” “The World Health Organization’s
epidemiology department will be <b><i>advising</i></b> on outbreak investigation
and control on June 13.” “We are glad to <b><i>advise</i></b> you that your application has
been accepted and you are expected to report tomorrow for the final interview.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Avoiding confusion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Most
of the confusion between ‘advice’ and ‘advise’ lies on the spelling and
pronunciation. The ‘c’ vs ‘s’ is particularly confusing so we have to know how
to pronounce them correctly. The ‘c’ in ‘advice’ is pronounced more with an ‘s’
sound as “ice.” On the other hand, the ‘s’ in ‘advise’ should be stressed with
a ‘z’ sound as in ‘ize.’ Thus, ‘advice’ or ‘ad-<i>vise</i>’ is the verb, while ‘advise’ or ’ad-<i>vize</i>’ is the noun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Some other helpful examples:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> “You
have never given me a good <b><i>advice</i></b> whenever I talk about my
problems.” (Noun)<br />
“The teacher <b><i>advised</i></b>
us to bring our own laptops for the technical exam.” (Verb)<br />
“His father always <b><i>advise</i></b>
that she stay home during weekends.” (Verb)<br />
“My uncle’s advice was
never appreciated.” (Noun)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> One of the most common punctuations to
be used and misused is the apostrophe. Although it’s easy enough to use for
contractions, there are several variations when it comes to its usage for
possession. Let’s try to see some examples.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Possession<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Singular Nouns<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Peter’s favorite food is hamburger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Precious’ room is as organized as it
can be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Precious’s room is as organized as it
can be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> As seen in the examples above,
apostrophe could simply be used to show possession. However, if the noun
preceding the apostrophe ends with <i>s</i>,
you could or could not add another <i>s</i>
after the apostrophe (personally, I stick with just an apostrophe so it would
not be read with two <i>s</i> but it’s good
either way as long as you’re consistent with your grammar).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The one in the other street is
Parker’s house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The one in the other street is
Parkers’ house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Statements written above were not the
same. The owner of the house in the former statement is Parker while the owner
in the latter is Parkers. Always place your apostrophe after the complete name
of the proper noun or else it might cause some confusion in the part of the
reader.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Plural Nouns<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Pan and Parker’s cellphones are both
brand new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Pan’s and Parker’s cellphones are both
brand new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Usage of apostrophe in singular nouns
are easy but when there are two subjects it becomes a bit tricky. First of all,
the statements above are not the same. The first statement shows that the
cellphones are owned both by Pan and Parker. But on the second statement, it
says that the cellphone of Pan and the cellphone of Parker, which are theirs
individually, are both brand new.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> It is easy enough to interchange the
usage of apostrophe in the case above but we should be careful on how to apply
this punctuation because it can give a different meaning. Just always remember
that if the sentences become ambiguous, you could always change it in order to
strengthen your point. Yes, there are other ways of stating possession and
using apostrophes are just one of those so try to familiarize yourself with
these variations so could easily write and relay your message to your readers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Contractions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Don’t use that door. It’s broken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> You shouldn’t use that door since its
handle is broken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> As for contractions, apostrophe could
be used as seen above to simplify the following words: do not (don’t), should
not (shouldn’t), and it is (it’s). However, you should be careful since <i>it’s</i> is not the same as <i>its</i>. The former is a contraction while
the latter is a possessive adjective (in this example, its describe that the
door’s handle is broken).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> There are still some rules and
variations to completely master the usage of apostrophe. And mastery always
come with practice. So always throw an apostrophe here and there and, sooner or
later, you’d be able to use it with ease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Site
vs sight vs cite<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Have you ever encountered problems with using the words site, sight and cite? This post will help you understand the proper use of the words site, sight and cite.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘site’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Site
is a noun, which means the virtual or physical location of something. In some
cases, it can also be used as a verb which means to situate or build something
on a specific area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For example: “The
engineer will be meeting his people this afternoon at the new building <b><i>site</i></b>
(noun).” “After nine years in planning, the redevelopment of the new World
Trade Center <b><i>site</i></b> has finally started (noun).” “The City Council sited
residential buildings a few blocks away from here (verb).” “The new rectory is
sited near the old church (verb).”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘cite’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Cite’
functions as a verb. It is used when we are quoting or referring to something
or someone. In dissertations or academic works, it is important to find a
reference source to support our ideas and points. Citing is the process of
referencing an author in his/her work that has been used in other people’s
works. “The advertisement about drug efficacy <b><i>cited</i></b> well-known studies
to support their claims.” “Remember to <b><i>cite</i></b> research claims and expert
opinions in your academic works.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Cite also means to
bring/summon to a court, as well as to send/issue a notice for a certain action:
“The bravery of the new Chief of Police has been <b><i>cited</i></b> in several
television and radio shows.” “The lecturer talked about illegal drugs and he <b><i>cited</i></b>
several examples of drug-related behaviors.” “I committed a speeding violation,
but the traffic enforcer did not <b><i>cite</i></b> me; he just gave a verbal
warning.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When to use ‘sight’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Sight
functions as a noun, an adjective and a verb.
It has several forms and varies in use, but it basically pertains to the
ability of seeing or what is being seen by the eyes. As a noun, it pertains to
visual perception: “Visually impaired individuals usually wear glasses to
improve their eye sight.” “Eat healthy foods because it is one way to protect
your sight.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As an adjective,
it is used in its past tense form ‘sighted’ and sometimes as a medical term: “The
lady is <b><i>nearsighted</i></b>. She cannot see from afar.” “You are good at
handling office-related stress. You are clear-<b><i>sighted</i></b>.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As a verb: “The
hunters <b><i>sighted</i></b> a deer near the bushes but they cannot get a clear
shot.” “That boy is <b><i>sighted</i></b> strutting down the aisle during class hours.” “Henry <b><i>sighted</i></b>
the well-advertised sports car and decided to buy it with his savings.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Points to consider<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> There
are certain instances where sights and sites become a source of confusion. When
we say “look at the sites” or “look at the sights” our discernment will depend
on the structure and context of the sentence. If we are pertaining to places or
attractions, we use ‘sights.’ But if we are pertaining to locations or areas,
we use ‘sites.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Then
vs than<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> ‘Then’
and ‘than’ are commonly confused with each other because apart from sounding
similar, they are only one letter apart. However, it is important to note that
they have different functions and uses in a sentence. ‘Then’ has different
functions but it is commonly related with time, such as when telling sequences
of events or providing instructions. It can be used as an adjective or adverb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Using ‘then’ as an adjective:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Meaning ‘afterwards’
or ‘subsequently’ – “Walk down the road, <b><i>then</i></b> turn right on the first traffic
light you see.” “We watched movie, <b><i>then</i></b> ate dinner with friends
afterwards.” “The members of the Congress argued for the Bill’s passing, <b><i>then</i></b>
came up with a decision after four days.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As a result of
something or consequence; or ‘in accordance to’ – “If you had only brushed your
teeth regularly, <b><i>then</i></b> you wouldn’t suffer that excruciating pain.” “If you think
it’s the right decision to make, <b><i>then</i></b> go for it.” “If this weather
will not get any better, then I’m pretty sure my flight will be rescheduled.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Used in
replacement of ‘at that time’ or ‘by that time’ – “I could have used that dress
when I was younger. I was slimmer back <b><i>then</i></b>.” “The meeting will be finished
before <b><i>then.”</i></b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Although limited
in use, ‘then’ can also be an adjective meaning ‘at that time.’ “In 1981, the <b><i>then</i></b>
President ordered the Secretary of Defense to strengthen the country’s military
initiatives.” “Tommy was the <b><i>then</i></b> team captain of the basketball
team when the school won their very first championship.” “Than is a conjunction
word that introduces comparison and is usually followed by a comparative word.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Unlike ‘then,’
which can be used as an adjective and adverb, the purpose of the word ‘than’ is
to make comparisons between people, objects and situations. Here are the
correct uses of ‘than:’ “If we are talking about financial reasons, money is
way better <b><i>than</i></b> love.” “Angelica runs faster <b><i>than</i></b> Sofia.” “Your lunch
looks more delicious <b><i>than</i></b> mine.” “Russia has a wider land
area <b><i>than</i></b>
Japan.” “I might have less workspace <b><i>than</i></b> you, but I also have a better
work environment <b><i>than</i></b> you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> In
the examples above, the words better, faster, more delicious, wider and less
are all comparative words.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Simple tips to remember:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">If we are going to make
comparisons between two events, we use the word ‘than.’ Keep in mind that
‘comparison’ and ‘than’ both have a letter ‘A’ in them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">If we are constructing
sentences that pertains to time, we use the word ‘then.’ Again, the words
‘time’ and ‘then’ both have a letter ‘E’ in them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">If we are still confused with
their correct usage, we should try to use them interchangeably and see if they are
awkward-sounding or not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Weather, whether or wether?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> One of the more confused words in
the English vocabulary is the use of weather and whether. Have you ever made this mistake? To avoid repeating the same mistakes in the
future, find out below the proper use of the words weather, whether and wether.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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uses of weather<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> Weather commonly pertains to the
state or condition of the atmosphere, including temperature, snow or rain. Weather can also be used as a verb which
means the ability of something ‘to endure or withstand specific conditions or
issues.’ Weather as a verb can also mean ‘to erode.’ Here are some examples of
how to use weather in a sentence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">As a noun: “The <b><i>weather</i> </b>is so unpredictable so I
will not go fishing as a precaution.” “Yesterday was recorded as the hottest <b><i>weather</i></b>
for this season.” “The <b><i>weather</i></b> forecast yesterday showed
that the town will experience scattered thunderstorms in the evening.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">As a verb meaning ‘to erode:’ “That rope exposed in
sea water will <b><i>weather</i></b> in a few days.” As a verb meaning ‘to withstand:’ “We
just have to <b><i>weather</i></b> the coming storm before we head back to our home.” “Although
the houses weathered the typhoon, most of them were severely damaged.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">The
uses of whether<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> Whether functions as a conjunction
word. It is used similarly to ‘if’ and usually introduces an indirect question.
This indirect question often asks choices between two alternatives. For
example: “Joey wants to know <b><i>whether</i></b> his next clinic visit is
still on schedule.” “<b><i>Whether</i></b> you like it or not, I will
attend the prom this coming Friday.” “You should go ahead and call the shop to
know <b><i>whether</i></b>
they are open on Saturdays and Sundays.” “In the next few days, the members of
the Congress will make a decision <b><i>whether</i></b> to proceed with the Freedom
of Information Bill.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Note: A popular phrase where ‘whether’ is usually
used is in ‘whether or not.’ This literally means ‘regardless what happens or
of the circumstances.’ Here are some examples: “<b><i>Whether or not</i></b> we win
tonight, what’s more important is we give our best shot.” “<b><i>Whether or not</i></b> you come
with me, I will still watch that movie.” “<b><i>Whether</i></b> it’s sunny <b><i>or
not</i></b>, I will still do the laundry.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> In the English language, the word
‘wether’ is often seen as a misspelling for the words whether and weather, but
in fact, wether is a noun which means a castrated male sheep or goat. More
specifically, the word wether is a gender-specific noun and a common noun. In
the past, the practice of castration is encouraged to ensure that only the best
males will breed with females. Now, that we know what wether means, we can
easily take it out of our option when deciding which to choose between weather
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Are you a Chinese student majoring in Humanities and
Sociology? Are you staring in your computer now thinking of what to write on
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Chinese students comprise one of the biggest groups of foreign students
in US campuses. The Institute of
International Education says that Chinese students account for almost 33% of
all the 975,000 overseas pupils. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Despite their huge number, most of these Chinese students have a hard
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Most of these students inside community colleges and universities have
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Writing academic papers is much more difficult. Not being native English speakers, the
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Chinese students, however, are known for being hardworking. Eventually,
they will learn the English language but it will take time. In the meantime, that they are learning the
English language, what can they do to survive in the American educational
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Are you a Chinese student in the United States seeking help with your
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In the past 4 years, there has been an exponential growth of Chinese
students in the United States. The
Institute of International Education says that Chinese students account for
almost 33% of all the 975,000 overseas pupils. </div>
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This means that Chinese students should not be surprised to see fellow
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The growth in the number of Chinese students does not mean that they
are well prepared for an American college education. In fact, many Chinese students have expressed
frustration over the difficulty in dealing with the language and cultural
barrier. Some students confessed that
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In some community colleges and universities, professors are very understanding
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Some professors, however, are not as understanding. These professors complained that the Chinese
students are “woefully underprepared” for American college education. This has resulted in a significant number of
Chinese students getting failing grades because of their inability to speak the
English language with fluency compared to the other native English speakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-PH; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Shyamalan’s The Visit is a thriller movie of 2015 revolving
around the week-long vacation of two children in the house of their
grandparents whom they have not yet seen. One of the interesting characters in
the film is Becca, the older of the two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-PH; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">One of Becca’s passions is in film making. Because of
that, she made a documentary focusing on the visit. Tyler, the younger brother
of Becca, has been her assistant in the documentary. While making the
documentary, she found out that her mother left her grandparents’ house because
of a dispute which her mother did not want to discuss. The argument was the cause
of the non-communication of the two parties. This knowledge encouraged her more
to make the documentary in order to have a closure to this unresolved problem.
It seems that she became obsessed with the idea to make something right in
their family despite their father leaving them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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noticeable that Becca is likely to turn a blind eye to something wrong with their
family. Even when her Nana, the grandmother, has been doing weird and scary
things, like the time when she ordered her to go inside the oven or when she
“accidentally” put cookie batter on her laptop’s camera, she did not want to
admit there was something wrong and just dismissed the idea. Again, this may be
because she wanted to view her family nearly as perfect as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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looked in the mirror after their father left. Tyler sees it as a sign that she
sees herself as worthless. She then revealed that she never forgave their
father for leaving them. This may be the reason why she wanted reconciliation
for her mom and her grandparents. Because she herself cannot forgive, she
became preoccupied with making things right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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grandparents have tried to communicate with their mother long before the visit.
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able to make fun of what happened through a rap. This last part was a lesson
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health care or issues with affordability and accessibility to health care). Why
is this issue a public problem? What are the problematic conditions? What
rationales(before intervention; which is enacting the health care act)—
economic, moral and political (see below for definition and types)—are used to
justify public intervention? In another words, what caused the government to
come up with such a policy? What was their justification (economic, moral,
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><u><span lang="EN-US">Policy Process Analysis</span></u><span lang="EN-US">: Focus on and describe a policy (<b>Affordable Care Act</b>) that addresses this public problem at one
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context of this stage of the policymaking process. Some possible questions to
consider: What are the key issues at this stage of the policymaking process?
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<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Instructions: </span><span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">the paper should analyze the issue to see if is ethical or not, using the right test, justice test, utility test and virtue test if they are appropriate to the subject. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">SITUATION Many professional engineering societies and organizations publish journals, newsletters, or other collections of writing to inform their members of recent research and advances. One such organization is dedicating an upcoming issue of their monthly publication to ethical issues in your field within the context of the National Academy of Engineering's 14 "Grand Challenges" that face the engineering profession (<a href="http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>engineeringchallenges.org/</a>). Because college students represent the future of engineering practice, the editors of this publication seek papers from students that consider the realities of today's world and reflect on the continuing or evolving ethical responsibilities of engineers. Your department has received a call for position papers asking for student perspectives on ethics and engineering. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4f4f4; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Consider one of the Grand Challenges and write a 7-9 (double-spaced) page position paper on an ethical issue related to that topic. There will be various points of view to consider, so it would be you will need to consult several sources. You should include at least 2 visuals, and citations should be in IEEE format. You should locate a copy of your discipline's Code of Ethics. (You can find the NSPE Code or a discipline-specific code, such as IEEE.) Additionally, there are several handouts on Blackboard under Content describing various ethical paradigms that we will discuss in class; you should directly use some or all of these concepts in your essay. </span><br />
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