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Cards in this guide (23)
What level of government can tax citizens

federal and state.

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate

lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment

lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address

Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content

a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers

Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate

opinion polls have been around longer than social media

opinion polls can influence how citizens vote

Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate

caucuses are paid for by political parties, while primaries are not

participating in a caucus takes longer than voting in a primary, so voter participation in caucuses is power

Which sentence best describes the organization of state governments

like the federal government, state governments are divided into these into three branches that balance one another

What activity is not one of the states' responsibilities regarding law enforcement

establishing and directing local law enforcement agencies

What procedure which is available in many states does the passage describe

For those who have the passage:

”I understand why the state passed a law raising the minimum wage”

the answer will be:

”Referendum”

(Apex)

What is this headline an example of

a conflict caused by state laws that give citizens rights the federal government does not grant

What governments allow the use of the initiative the referendum and the recall

some state governments

How is a state judicial system most likely to shape a state's public policy

by interpreting state laws in different ways

Which statement about counties is most accurate

most countries are governed by an elected board or council

countries' responsibilities can vary based on their locations

counties often manage institutions and services like jails, libraries, and courts

Which statement about the U.S. system of local government is most accurate

it is extremely complex, with many types of governments possible

What does the US Constitution allow each state to do

Establish its own constitution !

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 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 is one way political parties shape public policy

building public support for party candidates and positions

What kind of polls might journalists use to assess how voting has gone during an election

Exit polls

The principle of cooperative federalism means that the state governments work with to develop national policies.

Answer this question… he federal government

What list of local government goes in order from largest division to smallest

Counties, townships, municipalities.

What statement most accurately describes special district

They are especially useful in rural areas.

Which activity is not an example of state using its reserved powers

Issuing passports

Which diagram best explains a cause and effect relationship that has shaped US politics

restrictions on who can receive public campaign funds ---->the persistence of the two-part system

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