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== Homework ==

== Homework ==

1.  Can you identify a portion of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that was designed to improve their poll numbers with a particular demographic group (e.g., women, Hispanics, the elderly, independent voters, etc.)?

1.  Please identify a portion of the acceptance speeches of Mitt Romney or Barack Obama that was designed to improve their poll numbers with a particular demographic group (e.g., women, Hispanics, the elderly, independent voters, etc.)?

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?

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?

3.  Briefly describe the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution.

3.  Briefly describe the first three Articles of the U.S. Constitution, and explain which of these establishes the authority for the Executive branch. How many sections does this Article have?

4.  Give a specific example of an influence by pollsters (people who conduct polls).

4.  Give a specific example of an influence by pollsters (people who conduct polls).

5.  Explain what gerrymandering is.

5.  Why is it important to participate in politics?

'''Extra credit''' (complete any 2 out of 4):

'''Extra credit''' (complete any 2 out of 4):

6.  Why is it important to participate in politics?

6.  Explain what gerrymandering is.

7.  Do you think the presidential election this year is more like 1980, or more like 1948, and why?

7.  Do you think the presidential election this year is more like 1980, or more like 1948, and why?