Cards in this guide (26)
What state has the same number of electoral votes as Florida
New York and Florida each have 29 votes as of the 2010 census.
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 statement most accurately describes state governments' interaction with local governments
state governments grant local governments their power but do not
tend to interfere with their day -to-day responsibilities
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 statement most accurately describes the relationship between state governments and the federal government
state governments and the federal government share certain
powers, such as setting and collecting taxes
the supremacy clause of the constitution ensures that it
overrules state constitutions and laws that address the same
matters
What is the best title for this graphic which is about one method presidential candidates use to communicate with the public
What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
Which category is not one of the major responsibilities of state government
zoning
electrical power
libraries
Which procedure gives citizens of some states more influence over their government
the referendum
the recall
the initiative
What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate
they lack power unless they are well funded-CST TEST 5.4.2 just answered it
What is one way political parties shape public policy
building public support for party candidates and positions
Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate
encouraging voters to see the other party as the enemy
informing people about tissues and motivating them to take
action
helping voters make decisions by simplifying their choices
How did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act affect campaign funding and spending
it restricted spending by banning parties, candidates, and and
elected officials from receiving or spending soft money on election
campaigns
What conclusion about the role of the media can be drawn from these headlines
media coverage of an issue can result in public policy change
How is a presidential election different from elections for most local state and other federal offices
Citizens indirectly vote for the president, while they directly vote for candidates for most other offices.
What conclusion about the media can be drawn from these headlines
media sources focus on different aspects of a story, shaping
public opinion
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
In the 2000 presidential election Arizona had 8 electoral votes. What best explains the change shown on this map
By 2012, a higher percentage of the country's population lived in Arizona.
What action completes the chart
Which option best completes the title of the graphic
closed primaries apex
allowed to participate
- only registered members of a party
Which diagram best explains a cause and effect relationship that has shaped US politics
restrictions on who can receive public campaign funds ---->the persistence of the two-part system
Which of the following best completes the diagram above