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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Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content
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a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers
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Which activity represents a major role that political parties play in elections
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selecting and supporting candidates who run for elected
office
encouraging citizens to vote
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Which statement about presidential caucuses and primary elections is most accurate
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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
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Which sentence best describes the organization of state governments
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like the federal government, state governments are divided into
these into three branches that balance one another
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What procedure which is available in many states does the passage describe
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For those who have the passage:
”I understand why the state passed a law raising the minimum wage”
the answer will be:
”Referendum”
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How is a governor most likely to shape a state's public policy
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by supporting and signing particular bills while vetoing
others
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What governments allow the use of the initiative the referendum and the recall
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some state governments
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How is a state judicial system most likely to shape a state's public policy
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by interpreting state laws in different ways
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Which statement about counties is most accurate
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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
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How are special districts typically created
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residents vote to establish them based on local needs
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Which form of municipal government best completes the title of the chart
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mayor-council plan
representative town meeting
commission plan
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What are cities able to do under municipal home rule
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control all matters that do not involve state interests
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Which statement about the U.S. system of local government is most accurate
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it is extremely complex, with many types of governments
possible
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What are the two main forms of general-purpose local government in the US
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counties and municipalities
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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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Which speaker is expressing a positive opinion about an aspect of the council-manager plan of municipal government
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speaker 2 (apex)
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The principle of cooperative federalism means that the state governments work with to develop national policies.
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Answer this question… he federal government
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What is The principle that state governments and the federal government work together to develop national policies is known as .
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cooperative federalism
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Which activity is not an example of state using its reserved powers
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Issuing passports
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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.
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