1. Can you identify parts of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that were designed to improve their poll numbers in a particular way?
1. Can you identify parts of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that were designed to improve their poll numbers in a particular way?
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2. If a police officer pulls over a car on the New Jersey Turnpike, which part of government does that police office likely work for?
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3. Briefly describe the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution.
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4. Give a specific example of an influence by pollsters (people who conduct polls).
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5. Explain what gerrymandering is.
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6. Which "swing states" do you think Mitt Romney will win, and why?
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7. Do you think the presidential election this year is more like 1980, or more like 1948, and why?
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8. How does the study of politics differ from history?
You can post your answers at [[American Government Homework One]].
You can post your answers at [[American Government Homework One]].