Government - Unit 3 Essentials Civic Participation 1. How can citizens participate in civic life?

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2. What’s the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities? (and give examples)

3. How have voting rights expanded? (Be specific)

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4. What are demographics and what influence do they have on voting?

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Chapter 16 Political Parties 5. What role do political parties play in the electoral process?

6. Do political parties enhance or hinder the political process?

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Explain the history and growth of the two major parties in the US:

8. What is the significance of Third Parties?

9. What is the role of Campaign Financing in elections? (What kinds of groups raise money for elections? What limites are there on this money?)

10. What is an incumbent? Who is more likely to be elected…challengers or incumbents?

Types and purposes of elections: 11. Describe the nominating process:

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12. Explain Caucuses and Primary Elections:

13. What are grassroots efforts in campaigning?

14. What role does the media play in elections?

15. Explain how the Electoral College works:

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16. How are the elections of leaders in the following systems different? (Presidential and Parliamentary sytems)

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MISCELLANEOUS: 17. Describe different leadership styles (authoritarian, democratic, and laissez faire):

18. What role does the government play in fiscal policy and monetary policy?

19. Describe major differences between Conservatives and Liberals and explain how the two polical parties relate to these ideologies:

20. How do each of the following relate to Popular Sovereignty: a. Initiative b. Referendum c.

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