What argument for keeping or eliminating the electoral college did you find most compelling
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It is one of the most dangerous institutions in American
politics today and should be abolished. The primary impact of the
Electoral College is that it gives the citizens of some states more
influence over the presidential election than citizens of other
states.
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What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
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pressure from media executives
sensationalism
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What are two common strategies that interest groups use to shape public policy
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lobbying officials and forming political action committees
(PACs)
filling lawsuits and lobbying officials
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What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
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voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
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What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate
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they lack power unless they are well funded-CST TEST 5.4.2 just answered it
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What area of public policy lies exclusively with the federal government
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foreign policy
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Which role does the legislative branch play in making public policy
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Passing a new law about endangered species.
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Which diagram most accurately explains changes in media over time
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( Government, 5.4.2 Test) The popularity of the web >>>> led to >>>>>A decrease in the readership of print media
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Which role does the judicial branch play in making public policy
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determining whether a newly adopted tax law is legal
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Which step was part of implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act
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federal agencies established specific regulations for compliance
with the law
congress defined its specific terms
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What step was required after this law was written
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congress wrote regulations regarding its details
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Which option best completes in the diagram
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widespread unemployment
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Which task do volunteers for a political campaign usually do
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coordinate fund-raisers
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Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation
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citizens have more say in political change
citizens make a difference in public policy
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What action completes the chart
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starting a new business
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What option best completes the title of the graphic
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patrick Henry-apex
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Which statement is true of a treaty
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It must be ratified by two-thirds of the U.S Senate.
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What argument for keeping or eliminating the electoral college did you find most compelling
It is one of the most dangerous institutions in American
politics today and should be abolished. The primary impact of the
Electoral College is that it gives the citizens of some states more
influence over the presidential election than citizens of other
states.
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
What are two common strategies that interest groups use to shape public policy
lobbying officials and forming political action committees
(PACs)
filling lawsuits and lobbying officials
What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate
they lack power unless they are well funded-CST TEST 5.4.2 just answered it
What area of public policy lies exclusively with the federal government
foreign policy
Which role does the legislative branch play in making public policy
Passing a new law about endangered species.
Which diagram most accurately explains changes in media over time
( Government, 5.4.2 Test) The popularity of the web >>>> led to >>>>>A decrease in the readership of print media
Which role does the judicial branch play in making public policy
determining whether a newly adopted tax law is legal
Which step was part of implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act
federal agencies established specific regulations for compliance
with the law
congress defined its specific terms
What step was required after this law was written
congress wrote regulations regarding its details
Which option best completes in the diagram
widespread unemployment
Which task do volunteers for a political campaign usually do
coordinate fund-raisers
Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation
citizens have more say in political change
citizens make a difference in public policy
What action completes the chart
starting a new business
What option best completes the title of the graphic
patrick Henry-apex
Which statement is true of a treaty
It must be ratified by two-thirds of the U.S Senate.