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1. which of the following began as a "grassroots" special interest group?
a. sierra club
b. national rifle association
c. national association of the advancement of colored people
d. all of the above

2. which of the following poses the most significant challenge to international political disclosure?
a. cultural differences
b. language barriers
c. travel restrictions
d. technological barriers

3. which of the following global regions is currently embroiled in what would be considered an international conflict
a. nothern mexico
b. india-pakistan
c. iran
d. all of the above

4. which of the following statements would not be protected by the first amendment's freedom of speech?
a. we cannot tolerate these abuses any longer. vote for change. vote for obama.
b. people who try and go to an abortion clinic will be physically stopped by our protesters.
c. abortion stops a beating heart
d. all of the above

5. which of the following political protest statements is deemed illegal by the smith act of 1940?
a. "we must vote for change. the current government is causing too many problems."
b. "do not pay your taxes. do not vote. go to the white house and stand outside till we see a change."
c. " we must organize to take the government by force if this policy is not changed."
d. all of the above

6. which of the following groups would be considered a political action group, a group that is organized to facilitate political change?
a. the national association for the advancement of colored people
b. the american civil liberties union
c. the national rifle association
d. all of the above

1. The answer is C. National Association of the Advancement of Colored People
Grassroots in this context refers to a individuals or organization that aimed to change a certain legislature in order to make the difference in decision making. NAACP is regarded as the oldest grassroots and initially formed to override various non-progressive legislation regarding minorities.

2. I believe the answer is A. cultural differences.
Language barrier could be easily overcame by using translators. Travel restrictions would not apply to high-ranking officials, and current technologies actualyl make communication became easier, not creating a barrier.

3. I believe the answer is Iran.
First of all, that nations was heavily involved in the conflicts to own the Persian Gulf that involved almost all Middle east nations. Not only that, the biggest international terrorist organization that launched attack all over the world has several basecamps in this country.

4. The answer is B. "People who try and go to an abortion clinic will be physically stopped by our protestors." 
Freedom of speech is only apply as long as you do not cause harm or threatening other people. The statments above indicates potential actions that could be considered as a threat.

5. I believe the answer is D. "We must organize to take the government by force if this policy is not changed." 
The smith Act of 1940 is a federal law that make it illegal for people to make statement/advocating other people to overthrow the government. Those who break this rules are subjected to up to 10 years in prison and $ 10,000 fine.

6. The answer is D. all of the above
All the organizations above are created to make political changes, but they operate on different causes. The National Association for the Advancement of colored people created to protect the rights of minorities by changing discriminatory law, The American Civil Liberties Union lobbies to guarantee basic human rights, and The National Rifle Association aims to create stronger protection for the 2nd amendment.