Why are interest groups more effective than the general population
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Interest groups can afford to pay the membership fees, are well
educated, and normally participate in the political process to a
grater extent than the average American.
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What statement best describes the united States
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it is a democracy and a federation
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Which situation is an example of a citizen participating in the political process
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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
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What is the most direct method of political participation
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volunteering for a political campaign
engaging in civil disobedience
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Which statement correctly summarizes why civic participation is important in a democracy
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Citizens can make their voices heard through their congressional representatives. Apex :)
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Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation
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citizens have more say in political change
citizens make a difference in public policy
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Which statement accurately describes how the Senate and the president influence the U.S. judiciary
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the president nominates federal judges, while she senate
approves the nominations
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The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy
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an indirect presidential democracy
an indirect parliamentary democracy
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How did the creation of super PACs influence U.S. election campaigns beginning in 2010
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it led corporations and unions to increase election spending
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Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage
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a radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run
for mayor himself the following year
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How does the government typically change fiscal policy to try to improve the U.S. economy during a recession
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By lowering taxes on businesses and individuals.
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Which action is a civic obligation not just a civic responsibility
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serving on a jury when summoned by the court
paying all taxes required by your local, state, and federal
governments
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Which responsibilities are typically handled by local governments not by state governments
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emergency medical services and zoning
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Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion
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A newspaper makes sure to quote sources in stories whenever possible.
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What role do state legislatures and the us congress play in the policy making process
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They debate, revise, and adopt proposals for laws that establish policy.
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How does the principle of federalism affect the US government
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By dividing some responsibilities between the federal and state governments
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how do the major political parties in the united states get citizens more interested in the political process
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By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
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Why are interest groups more effective than the general population
Interest groups can afford to pay the membership fees, are well
educated, and normally participate in the political process to a
grater extent than the average American.
What statement best describes the united States
it is a democracy and a federation
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
What is the most direct method of political participation
volunteering for a political campaign
engaging in civil disobedience
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
Which statement accurately describes how the Senate and the president influence the U.S. judiciary
the president nominates federal judges, while she senate
approves the nominations
The country being described has a government that most resembles which type of democracy
an indirect presidential democracy
an indirect parliamentary democracy
How did the creation of super PACs influence U.S. election campaigns beginning in 2010
it led corporations and unions to increase election spending
Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage
a radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run
for mayor himself the following year
How does the government typically change fiscal policy to try to improve the U.S. economy during a recession
By lowering taxes on businesses and individuals.
Which action is a civic obligation not just a civic responsibility
serving on a jury when summoned by the court
paying all taxes required by your local, state, and federal
governments
Which responsibilities are typically handled by local governments not by state governments
emergency medical services and zoning
Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion
A newspaper makes sure to quote sources in stories whenever possible.
What role do state legislatures and the us congress play in the policy making process
They debate, revise, and adopt proposals for laws that establish policy.
How does the principle of federalism affect the US government
By dividing some responsibilities between the federal and state governments
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