17. Which one of the following is an example of an entitlement?
A. The right to vote
B. Receiving Social Security
C. Freedom of speech
D. Serving in the military
18. In the United States, your legal right to express your political opinions to government officials is granted under the _______ Amendment.
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Fourteenth
19. Why does the Central Intelligence Agency have more freedom of action than other federal agencies?
A. Both its budget and operations are secret.
B. It carries out U.S. foreign policy under the FBI.
C. It answers to Congress only for its financial needs.
D. The agency doesn't report to anyone.
20. In general, you would expect the platform of a political party to
A. lead to a national convention.
B. guide the political issues of the party's candidate.
C. consist of party leaders called planks.
D. determine the outcome of a general election.
2007-02-06
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