The years of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and inflation correlated with a __________ in citizens' ...

The years of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and inflation correlated with a __________ in citizens' trust in the U.S. government.
 
  a. sharp rise
  b. barely noticeable rise
  c. sharp decline
  d. barely noticeable decline

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Which of these is true about the party system in the United States?
 
  a. Politicians are more loyal to party leaders than ever before.
  b. Most Americans support one or another of the third parties.
  c. It is rare for individuals to change their party identification.
  d. Many voters are registered with more than one political party.

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Why is declining membership in traditional organizations such as the Boy Scouts insufficient evidence that Americans are becoming less interested in organizing?
 
  a. People who would have once joined the Boy Scouts have joined the Tea Party instead.
  b. Rates of volunteerism and membership in other organizations are still high.
  c. Many people now prefer to make charitable donations online rather than in person.
  d. Many of the skills the Boy Scouts learned are now being taught in outdoor education programs in the public schools.