Cards in this guide (25)
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 statement about national conventions is most accurate
if initial convention voting doesn't show a majority, delegates
can change their votes
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 role does the U.S. Constitution play in creating local governments
it gives the states the authority the authority to create any
local governments they need
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 form of municipal government best completes the title of the chart
mayor-council plan
representative town meeting
commission plan
Which sentence best describes the purpose of zoning laws
they allow municipal governments to decide how and where their
city or town will grow
What are cities able to do under municipal home rule
control all matters that do not involve state interests
Which service would most likely be handled by a special district
providing public transportation
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
Which statement accurately describes one aspect of campaign finance
super PACs can spend an unlimited amount supporting a candidate,
but they cannot contribute directly to a candidate or party
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
Which role does the legislative branch play in making public policy
Passing a new law about endangered species.
Which diagram most accurately explains changes in media over time
( Government, 5.4.2 Test) The popularity of the web >>>> led to >>>>>A decrease in the readership of print media
Which role does the judicial branch play in making public policy
determining whether a newly adopted tax law is legal
Which step was part of implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act
federal agencies established specific regulations for compliance
with the law
congress defined its specific terms
Which statement was most likely made by a member of the executive branch
"i oversee a federal agency that enforces new policies."
Which speaker is expressing a positive opinion about an aspect of the council-manager plan of municipal government
What activity is not an example of government participation at the local level
dining at a fast-food restaurant located in a commercial zone
What list of local government goes in order from largest division to smallest
Counties, townships, municipalities.
What statement about the electoral college and the electoral process is most accurate
In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote gets all of the state’s electoral votes .
What action completes the chart
Which of the following best completes the diagram above