Cards in this guide (23)
Why are interest groups more effective than the general population
Interest groups can afford to pay the membership fees, are well
educated, and normally participate in the political process to a
grater extent than the average American.
What statement best describes the united States
it is a democracy and a federation
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
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
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
The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy
an indirect presidential democracy
an indirect parliamentary democracy
How did courts once interpret the equal protection clause to rule in favor of laws that segregated white Americans and African Americans
they claimed that the laws treated both groups equally because
neither could use the services and facilities designated for the
other group
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 due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment differ from the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment
the clause in the fourteenth amendment has been interpreted to
mean that state governments must provide some of the protections in
the bill of rights
How did the creation of super PACs influence U.S. election campaigns beginning in 2010
it led corporations and unions to increase election spending
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.
The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea
natural rights
social contract
Legal challenges brought by marginalized groups in the 21st century led most directly to which outcome
the elimination of laws banning same-sex marriage
Which action is a civic obligation not just a civic responsibility
serving on a jury when summoned by the court
paying all taxes required by your local, state, and federal
governments
Why is the power of judicial review important to U.S. democracy
it ensures that the country's laws do not clash with
constitutional values
What role do governors and presidents play in the policy-making process
they formulate ideas for new policy
Which responsibilities are typically handled by local governments not by state governments
emergency medical services and zoning
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.
Which development resulted from the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. FEC ruling in 2010
The first super PACs were formed.- APEX
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
