Cards in this guide (25)
What is the correct order of the steps in the naturalization process
- undergo a background check
- be interviewed by USCIS
- received a decision about application status
- take an oath of loyalty to the united states
- fill out application paperwork
- undergo a background check
- receive a decision about application status
- take an oath of loyalty to the united states
What statement best describes the united States
it is a democracy and a federation
What is a direct effect of citizens voting
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires
political leaders better understand with policies citizens
support
tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
Which tactic was primarily used by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s
holding nonviolent marches
legal challenges through the courts
boycotts
Prior to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment what was the state of voting rights for women in the US
they could vote in many states but not all of them
Which statement most likely comes from a voter who is informed
i know who is running for the senate in my state
i try to read a variety of news sources
i read the local newspaper every day to learn about important
issues
Which situation is an example of a citizen participating in the political process
a citizen voters in a local election
a citizen researches the candidates running for office
a citizen emails for congressional representative about an
important issue
Which of the following is an example of an interest group
people for the ethical treatment of animals
the national association for the advancement of colored
people
Which task do volunteers for a political campaign usually do
print posters and campaign materials
Why might citizens choose to join a political party
they can be part of a community of like- minded citizens
Which speaker would most benefit from joining an interest group
i am concerned that there is too much corruption in
government
Which statement reflects a citizen's need to increase his or her civic participation
i don't feel i'm making a difference in the issues i care
about
my senator's votes don't reflect my views
What voluntary action can be taken by citizens who want to make a political difference beyond voting
engaging in civil disobedience
joining an interest group
Publicly protesting at a political rally - APEX
What is the most direct method of political participation
volunteering for a political campaign
engaging in civil disobedience
Which situation is the best example of effective political advocacy
A gun rights organization persuades congress to veto gun control legislation.
Which statement is most likely that of an informed voter
i know what issues are important to my community
i recognize the media can be a biased source
How is the success of an interest group measured
whether the government changes its policy
Which statement correctly summarizes why civic participation is important in a democracy
Citizens can make their voices heard through their congressional representatives. Apex :)
Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation
citizens have more say in political change
citizens make a difference in public policy
What argument best responds to citizens who do not vote because they feel that no political candidates speak for them
voting will help candidates reflect citizens' interests
Which action is a legal as well as an ethical obligation of American citizens
serving on a jury
serving in the military if drafted
How are state governments most similar to the federal government
they are organized into three branches and use a system of
checks and balances to ensure no branch becomes too powerful
Which diagram most effectively shows how a voter influences policy
a voter asks a political candidate a question at a campaign event. - the candidate learns what issues are important to local citizens.
Why might a citizen work on a political campaign
It is a way to work for political changes.
how do the major political parties in the united states get citizens more interested in the political process
By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies