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 situation most likely results when the government raises interest rates to Banks
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
Which statement describes a typical role or roles of a special district
providing public services in specific geographic areas
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
What happens before the national conventions which are held in a presidential election year
primary elections and caucuses are held
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 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."
Who originally formulated the law cited here
the national council on disability
Which action does the executive branch take as part of the government spending process
The president signs Congress's passed budget resolution.
How would a government most likely respond to a slowdown in the economy
Lowering taxes in order to stimulate spending
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