Cards in this guide (16)
Interest groups are believed by some to
corrupt the political process.
What is the most direct method of political participation
volunteering for a political campaign
engaging in civil disobedience
Which situation is the best example of effective political advocacy
A gun rights organization persuades congress to veto gun control legislation.
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
Which action is a legal as well as an ethical obligation of American citizens
serving on a jury
serving in the military if drafted
Which statement accurately describes how the Senate and the president influence the U.S. judiciary
the president nominates federal judges, while she senate
approves the nominations
What was the process illustrated in the diagram designed to do
make it difficult for the constitution to be amended
allow the constitution to be updated to suit changing times
Which governmental organization best completes the title of the graphic
Which action is a civic responsibility but not a civic obligation
doing research on candidates before voting in a presidential
election
Which scenario is an accurate example of how branches of the federal government can check each other's power
Congress overrides a presidential veto to make a new law, but the Supreme Court rules that the law is unconstitutional.
How does the government typically change fiscal policy to try to improve the U.S. economy during a recession
By lowering taxes on businesses and individuals.
How are state governments most similar to the federal government
they are organized into three branches and use a system of
checks and balances to ensure no branch becomes too powerful
Why have corporations and unions been able to spend unlimited sums of money on campaign advertising since 2010
the supreme court ruled that campaign spending is a protected
form of free speech
Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion
A newspaper makes sure to quote sources in stories whenever possible.
How does the principle of federalism affect the US government
By dividing some responsibilities between the federal and state governments
how do the major political parties in the united states get citizens more interested in the political process
By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
