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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

speaker 2 (apex)

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

starting a new business

Which of the following best completes the diagram above

Institution of slavery

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What state has the same number of electoral votes as Florida

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Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy

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