Study for tommorow

Which quote from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of federalism? *

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

Which of the following quotes from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty? *

"We the People"

According to the headline regarding the government shutdown, which is the best thesis about this public policy issue?

A conflict arose between Congress and the president.

A student is upset with the proposal to have school begin an hour earlier. What would be the most effective means of having his or her voice heard to change the decision? *

Address the school board at a meeting

Consensus building as a way of solving conflict is an important tool for citizes of a democratic society. Which statement best describes consensus building?

Both parties search for common good or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve conflict

Ohio is proposing a law to require students to pay a $200 fee to take a graduation test in order to graduate from high school. What would be the most effective means for a citizen to have his or her voice heard to change the decision? *

Circulate and present a petition to the General Assembly.

Below is a list of the major actions in the passage of the Patriot Act. According to the information, which is the best thesis about this public policy issue?

Congress and the president collaborated.

Separation of Powers is one of the basic principles that helps to define the government of United States. What best explains that principle? *

Government power should be divided into three branches.

There are various ways that an individuals and organizations can address concerns with public policy. Which method would be most effective when trying to address a present concern to the U.S. Congress? *

Hold public demonstrations.

The local community park has had an increase in littering. The neighborhoods surrounding the park have become concerned because the litter is blowing into their yards. What would be the appropriate first step the neighborhood members could take to try to curtail the littering? *

contact the parks and recreation department and inform them of the issue

A new law has been enacted in your town requiring anyone under the age of 16 to be in his/her home before 9:00 P.M. every weekday. You are upset because you have a job and there are many nights that you have to work until 9:00 P.M. Identify the correct branch of government and task to complete to try to change the curfew law. *

legislative branch: address city council during a monthly meeting

Which principle is illustrated in the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution? "...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." *

limited government

The local school district can no longer fund school programs like athletics, the arts, and extracurricular clubs without instituting a participation fee for students. This fee prevents many lower-income students from participating in school activities and sports. Students wish to bring this concern to the attention of the school board and get the fee reduced or removed. The school board feels that without the fee, such programs would have to be cut entirely due to lack of funding. What would be an appropriate first step for the students to advocate for the removal of the fee? *

meet as a group to create a plan of action and a time line for strategies

Use the graphic below to answer the question that follows. You are the director of a grassroots organization that wants to persuade registered voters on your issue. Which type of media would be the most viable option to disseminate your organization's information to the most registered voters?

online video

The 26th Amendment states, "The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied ..." This is an example of which Constitutional principle? *

popular sovereignty

Use the four resources to answer the question. If you wanted to understand the aspects and impacts of the Immigration issue, which resource would be the best source to read? *

report from IPC

Which principle is illustrated in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution? "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." *

separation of powers

Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of information from public records, surveys, research data, and policy positions of advocacy groups. Which of the collections of documents related to road safety contain examples from at least two distinct information types listed above? *

state highway patrol accident report and Gallup Poll of licensed drivers

Read the following passage and then determine what branches of government at both the state and federal level were at conflict. *

state legislative and executive branches vs. federal judicial branch

A citizen believes the recently passed hypothetical state law that punishes citizens for wearing a cross in public is a violation of the First Amendment. What would be the most effective means of having his or her voice heard to change the decision? *

take a case to the state Supreme Court

Use the four images below to answer the following question: If you wanted to understand the aspects and impacts of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare, which resource would be the best source to read? (You can zoom in) *

the Kaiser Family Foundation, a journalism Web site that specializes in health care

In what way does the Constitution allow the powers of the Supreme Court to be checked? *

the amendment process

During the Civil Rights Era, the president of the United States sent national troops to enforce the integration of schools and many civil right's acts were passed. In addition, the Supreme Court through the process of incorporation used the due process clause of the 14th Amendment to apply most of the Bill of Rights to the states as well. All of these actions are examples of

the federal government (judicial, executive, and legislative) branches working cooperatively.

A citizen believes an increase in the federal income tax rate will be detrimental to the U.S. economy. What would be the most effective means of having his or her voice heard to impact the decision? *

write a letter to the House of Representatives

Sara is very upset with her school's new dress code policy; therefore, she has devised a plan of action to get the dress code reversed. Now she is ready to implement her plan. Which application could be part of her implementation plan? *

writing a letter to city council and the mayor encouraging them to change the dress code policy

On Friday nights, the local high school football team plays in the stadium under the lights. Friday night football games also generate a lot of noise from fans, announcers, and the marching bands. Loudest of all is the recorded music played on the public address system. Residents of the neighborhood bordering the school have complained that the noise levels and high-powered lights create a public nuisance; therefore, they are requesting that football games be moved to earlier in the day to avoid disturbances at night. Students and other community members argue that the tradition and community pride generated by Friday night football games is worth too much to give it up. Which statement is an example of how the two groups could reach a compromise on the issue? *

It is decided that after halftime, only live music from the marching band will be played.

The local city council wants to implement a curfew for teens that would require them to be home by 9:00 P.M. every night. Many teens are upset that this limits their ability to socialize and have a part-time job. What would be the appropriate order of steps to stop this public policy?

Research negative impacts on community; circulate a petition; speak at city council meetings.

The local school district is attempting to institute a strict dress code that would require all students to wear uniforms. Many students feel this would limit their freedom of expression while at school. What would be the appropriate first step the students could take to try to stop the implementation of the dress code? *

Research the public policy steps and decide what resources to utilize in their argument.

If you wanted to understand the Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee and the impact of it for the American people, which pairing of sources would be the best to consult? *

SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) blog analysis written by attorneys and a national newspaper article on the ruling

When determining the credibility of a source, which is an important qualification for a source to be considered credible?

Supporting evidence is used, and the conclusion is consistent with other sources.

When determining the credibility of a source, which is an important qualification for a source to be considered credible? *

Supporting evidence is used, and the conclusion is consistent with other sources.

Which is an example of an interest group working to influence public policy? *

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) airs television ads to raise awareness about abuse to animals.

Which of the following is an example of a political party? *

The Democrats

What would negatively affect the credibility of a source such as a political campaign advertisement?

The author of the advertisement is not stated.

What would negatively affect the credibility of a source such as a political campaign advertisement? *

The author of the advertisement is not stated.

During the months leading up to presidential campaigns, many campaign advertisements are on television. What aspect of the political advertisements should be examined when determining the credibility of the source? *

The viewer should identify the political party that the author of the advertisement supports.

Use the following excerpt from the December 18, 2012, article from Heartlander Magazine, titled "ObamaCare Battlefront Shifts to the States," to answer the question that follows. According to the article excerpt regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, which is the best thesis about this public policy issue?

There is conflict between the state and federal governments.

Use the Obamacare Supreme Court decision cartoon posted on March 28, 2012, by Yoel Judowitz to answer the question that follows. According to the political cartoon regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, which is the best thesis about this public policy issue? *

There was conflict between the federal courts and the president.

Use the graph below to answer the question that follows. The graph below highlights how voters used the Internet and social media in the 2008 elections. You are working on a political candidate's campaign. You advise your candidate that he should present his platform for immediate Social Security reform on his campaign's Facebook page. The rest of the campaign staff disagrees.What data do they use to explain why this plan is not a viable option? *

Two percent of 65-year-olds and older are engaged on a social network.

You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon in the atmosphere. Which is the correct government body to conatct to express your opinon and to bring about the outcome you favor?

U.S congress

Media are various means of mass communication with different audiences. Different types of media are used by political parties and interest groups to address civic issues. Which media type would reach the greatest number of people? *

a national television advertisement

Texting while driving is illegal in the state of Ohio, and it is prohibited in other states as well. Which source would be most credible in a study supporting the new texting laws?

a report issued by the State Highway Patrol that contains statistics on the causes of automobile accidents over the past 10 years

Texting while driving is illegal in the state of Ohio, and it is prohibited in other states as well. Which source would be most credible in a study supporting the new texting laws? *

a report issued by the State Highway Patrol that contains statistics on the causes of automobile accidents over the past 10 years

Marie wants to help homeless veterans get back on their feet. Which of the following groups should she join in order to have the greatest impact on resolving the issue of homelessness for veterans? *

a special interest group

Anytown School District has decided to change its grade-scale to be 95%-100% is an A. 90-94% is a B. 85-89% is a C. 80-84% is a D and any grade less than an 80% is a F. After researching the issue, many students and parents are concerned this will negatively impact the students' ability to gain acceptance to college. What would be the appropriate first step the students and parents could take to try to stop the implementation of the new grade scale? *

address the school board in a speech

Use the chart below depicting the Democratic and Republican Party platforms to answer the question that follows. John is turning 18 this year and has decided that he will be voting for the Republican candidate in the next presidential election because his core beliefs are best supported by that political party. Which set of issues is most likely important to John as a Republican voter? *

belief that the federal government has become too large, support of the military, wants protection of his right to own a gun for self-defense

The political cartoon below shows a negative critique of the actions of President Andrew Jackson. Which principle of the Constitution does the cartoonist believe Jackson has abused? *

checks & balances

This excerpt from a CBS article written January 28, 2015, illustrates which principle of the U.S. Constitution? "Loretta Lynch will sit before the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday and Thursday for what is effectively a mass job interview for one of government's most difficult positions: attorney general." *

checks & balances

Article II of the U.S. Constitution states, "He [President] shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties ..." This is an example of which Constitutional principle? *

checks and balances

This excerpt from a January 25, 2015, NPR story, illustrates what principle of the U.S. Constitution? *

checks and balances

Tony decided that he was going to run for Mayor in the next election. He is overwhelmed by all the items that must be addressed before the campaign actually begins. Which item below would be part of his planning sessions?

choosing a campaign manager

Citizens in Ohio have noticed that the condition of the state parks has suffered recently due to budget cuts, and many parks have rundown facilities, increased litter, and limited staff. They want to improve the quality of the parks system by getting more funds allocated to park maintenance and operations. Which of the following plans to solve the problem has the greatest chance of increasing public funds for park maintenance? *

citizens write letters to their congressional representatives and organize a publicity campaign using social media to generate support for their initiative