Cards in this guide (23)
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 statement about how mass media have changed over time is most accurate
political matters that were once discussed only in print media
are covered by several forms of media today
Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage
Prompt "James": Considering motivations for bias.
Prompt "Kai": Fact-checking stories.
Prompt "Wendy": Comparing different stories on the same topic.
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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
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)
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 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
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
Which statement describes a typical role or roles of a special district
providing public services in specific geographic areas
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
What role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate
Informing people about issues and motivating them to take action.
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
Was a solution to the problem of the presidential election
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 statement most accurately describes the relationship between state government s and the federal government
( Government 5.4.2 Test)
The supremacy clause of the Constitution ensures that it overrules state constitutions laws that address the same matters.