Read this quotation from remarks given by then Senator Barack Obama in Springfield, Illinois. What was the purpose of this speech?
". . . in the shadow of the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln once called on a divided house to stand together, where common hopes and common dreams still live, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States. I recognize there is a certain presumptuousness—a certain audacity—to this announcement. I know I haven't spent a lot of time learning the ways of Washington. But I've been there long enough to know that the ways of Washington must change."
—Barack Obama, February 10, 2007
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This photograph shows members of the Republican party at a gathering in the 1940s. Choose the answer that BEST completes the sentence.
These party members are...
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Which phrase BEST describes the presidential primary in some States?
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In contemporary times, a political party's nominees and platform are decided long before the party's convention takes place. With that in mind, what is one benefit of holding a national convention?
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Super PACs can make the most impact on the campaigns of their preferred candidates by
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The States that receive the most attention during presidential campaigns are those with
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Question 8
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How have campaign finance laws changed over time?
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The chart shows three hypothetical electoral college scenarios. Which answer choice completes the chart with a scenario in which Candidate A wins the presidency?
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The photograph shows Dwight Eisenhower in 1952. Choose the answer that completes the sentence.