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Cards in this guide (20)
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.

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 activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections

selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected office

encouraging citizens to 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 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)

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

by supporting and signing particular bills while vetoing others

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

How are special districts typically created

residents vote to establish them based on local needs

Which form of municipal government best completes the title of the chart

mayor-council plan

representative town meeting

commission plan

What are cities able to do under municipal home rule

control all matters that do not involve state interests

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

it is extremely complex, with many types of governments possible

What are the two main forms of general-purpose local government in the US

counties and municipalities

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories

pressure from media executives

sensationalism

Which speaker is expressing a positive opinion about an aspect of the council-manager plan of municipal government

speaker 2 (apex)

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

Answer this question… he federal government

What is The principle that state governments and the federal government work together to develop national policies is known as .

cooperative federalism

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

Issuing passports

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