Cards in this guide (24)
What placebo effect best illustrates the effect on feelings and behaviors
What is the correct order of the steps in the naturalization process
- undergo a background check
- be interviewed by USCIS
- received a decision about application status
- take an oath of loyalty to the united states
- fill out application paperwork
- undergo a background check
- receive a decision about application status
- take an oath of loyalty to the united states
What statement best describes the united States
it is a democracy and a federation
Which statement is true of the Selective Service
some citizens are required to register for it
some people are obligated to register for it, but there is no
military draft right now
it is a system that will be used if there is a military draft in
the future
If citizens stated these concerns which one could be solved by spending tax money
the roads in my state need to be repaired
the elderly in my state suffer poverty
i am worried about being protected from crime in my town
What is a direct effect of citizens voting
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires
political leaders better understand with policies citizens
support
tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
What happens when citizens do not remain well informed
they are vulnerable to biased information
Which other qualification must a citizen meet before he or she can serve on a jury
Which tactic was primarily used by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s
holding nonviolent marches
legal challenges through the courts
boycotts
According to this excerpt what situation did the Voting Rights Act make illegal
asking voters to pay to vote
Which statement most likely comes from a voter who is informed
i know who is running for the senate in my state
i try to read a variety of news sources
i read the local newspaper every day to learn about important
issues
Which situation is an example of a citizen participating in the political process
a citizen voters in a local election
a citizen researches the candidates running for office
a citizen emails for congressional representative about an
important issue
What is likely to result from the event referred to in the headline
the representatives will realize that campaign funding is an
issue important to the people he represents
Which task do volunteers for a political campaign usually do
print posters and campaign materials
Why might citizens choose to join a political party
they can be part of a community of like- minded citizens
What voluntary action can be taken by citizens who want to make a political difference beyond voting
engaging in civil disobedience
joining an interest group
Publicly protesting at a political rally - APEX
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 statement correctly summarizes why civic participation is important in a democracy
Citizens can make their voices heard through their congressional representatives. Apex :)
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
How does civic participation primarily influence the political process in the United States
It makes the political process more democratic by having citizens voice their concerns.
Why does the United states use foreign aid as a tool of foreign policy
Helping other countries gives the United States influence over
them
Which statement is true of a treaty
It must be ratified by two-thirds of the U.S Senate.
Which step in the naturalization process is missing