Question	Answer	Points
"Explain ""campaign promise"" without using the word."	something a politician says they will do Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""veto"" without using the word."	a president’s refusal to approve a bill Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""Congress"" without using the word."	the two-part U.S. national legislature Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""state Senate"" without using the word."	one part of a U.S. state legislature Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""compromise"" without using the word."	an agreement where both sides give a little Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
"Explain ""protect"" without using the word."	to keep someone or something safe Accept an accurate paraphrase.	10
Why is winning an election only the start?	A leader still needs help, money and time. The reading explains that governing needs support and time.	20
How is the U.S. president different from Spain’s prime minister?	The U.S. president is elected separately from Congress. The systems choose their leaders differently.	20
Why will Texas leaders need to cooperate?	Different parties control the House and Senate. The Texas state House and Senate are controlled by different parties.	20
Why test rules using a politician you dislike?	To see if the rule is fair to everybody. A fair principle should not depend on who benefits.	20
Start small or wait for perfection? Give a reason and respond to another view.	Any supported choice. Award points for a clear reason and a relevant response, not for a particular opinion.	30
Decide fast or consult more widely? Give a reason and respond to another view.	Any supported choice. Award points for a clear reason and a relevant response, not for a particular opinion.	30