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.
What is the real name of Obamacare
The real name of Obama Care is the Affordable Care Act. It is
sometimes referred to as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act.
Which scenario is an example of social media influencing mainstream media content
a fast-food worker uses twitter to organize a protest for workers
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
What does the passage most clearly suggest about news coverage of presidential candidates
candidates have limited control over how the news potrays
them
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 form of municipal government best completes the title of the chart
mayor-council plan
representative town meeting
commission plan
What does the US Constitution allow each state to do
Establish its own constitution !
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
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
What is one way political parties shape public policy
building public support for party candidates and positions
Which stage of policy making includes writing new laws confirming new policy
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 action does the executive branch take as part of the government spending process
The president signs Congress's passed budget resolution.
Which speaker is expressing a positive opinion about an aspect of the council-manager plan of municipal government
The principle of cooperative federalism means that the state governments work with to develop national policies.
Answer this question… he federal government
According to the rules of the Electoral College Marcus will win the election. What adjustment to the Electoral College would change this outcome
all states splitting their electoral votes between the candidates based on what percentage of the popular vote they won. (apex)
What action completes the chart
Which activity occurs at a party's national convention
delegates vote to nominate a presidential candidate