The Electoral College determines the president and vice president. Each state is given two votes in the college, as well as extra seats based on the state’s population. What is the purpose of the distribution of seats?
(1 point)
Responses
to ensure that the best candidate is elected president
to ensure that the best candidate is elected president
to ensure that the president is supported by most citizens
to ensure that the president is supported by most citizens
to ensure the president represents small and large states proportionally
to ensure the president represents small and large states proportionally
to ensure that the president is chosen by Congress and not popular vote
to ensure that the president is chosen by Congress and not popular vote
to ensure that the president represents small and large states proportionally
Why do United States citizens have civic responsibilities?
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Responses
In a republic, the president can order any citizen to help.
In a republic, the president can order any citizen to help.
In a democracy, every citizen must earn their civil rights.
In a democracy, every citizen must earn their civil rights.
In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together.
In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together.
In a republic, the government needs help to understand citizens’ concerns.
In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together.
Which of the following traits make a person a good voter? Select all that apply.
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Responses
interested in news
interested in news
is a member of a political party
is a member of a political party
owns property or a business
owns property or a business
pays federal taxes
pays federal taxes
serves as a volunteer or in the armed forces
serves as a volunteer or in the armed forces
understands government
understands government
interested in news, understands government
Why is it important that news organizations stay independent of the government or of any political party?
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Responses
News organizations have a duty to represent the least privileged people in society.
News organizations have a duty to represent the least privileged people in society.
News organizations are private businesses and are best run by individuals or corporations.
News organizations are private businesses and are best run by individuals or corporations.
News organizations must be able to fairly moderate debates between candidates in election season.
News organizations must be able to fairly moderate debates between candidates in election season.
News organizations should be free to inform voters about both the good and bad decisions of the government.