Question 1

Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

White-collar workers and professionals participate in politics at about the same rate as unskilled workers and blue-collar workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Passage of the National Voter Registration Act in 1993 means that individuals can now register to vote at any U.S. Post Office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

At the heart of the Progressive effort regarding initiatives, popular referenda, and recall mechanisms was a

Accepted Answer

A) basic trust of political party mechanisms. 
B) faith in the basic institutions of government and the wisdom of partisan politics. 
C) faith in the institutions of government. 
D) belief in the capacity of individual citizens and a belief in restricting the powers of institutions, such as legislatures. 
A) basic trust of political party mechanisms. 
B) faith in the basic institutions of government and the wisdom of partisan politics. 
C) faith in the institutions of government. 
D) belief in the capacity of individual citizens and a belief in restricting the powers of institutions, such as legislatures.

Question 5

Referendum is a procedure where a government body submits proposed laws, constitutional amendments, or bond issues to the voters for ratification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In an open primary, only those registered with the political party are allowed to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

California approved a constitutional amendment in 2010 adopting the top-two primary system similar to the one used in Louisiana, where the top-two vote getters in the primary become the general election candidates regardless of party affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Statewide initiatives are used in

Accepted Answer

A) twenty-four states. 
B) all fifty states. 
C) only three states: Florida, Washington, and Colorado. 
D) all states where advance notice of meetings are required and minutes must be taken. 
A) twenty-four states. 
B) all fifty states. 
C) only three states: Florida, Washington, and Colorado. 
D) all states where advance notice of meetings are required and minutes must be taken.

Question 9

The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1920)forbids states from denying the right to vote on account of sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Two states that do not operate traditional polling places are

Accepted Answer

A) Washington and Massachusetts. 
B) Massachusetts and Colorado. 
C) Texas and Iowa. 
D) Oregon and Washington. 
A) Washington and Massachusetts. 
B) Massachusetts and Colorado. 
C) Texas and Iowa. 
D) Oregon and Washington.

Question 11

In the 2006 general elections, a non-president election year, the average voter turnout for statewide races was

Accepted Answer

A) 55 percent. 
B) 61 percent. 
C) 40 percent. 
D) 36 percent. 
A) 55 percent. 
B) 61 percent. 
C) 40 percent. 
D) 36 percent.

Question 12

Women gained universal suffrage in the United States with passage of the Twentieth Amendment in 1901.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

E-government is seen as beneficial in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A) it is an efficient way for government to gauge public opinion and preferences. 
B) citizens can easily download reports and forms. 
C) people can "click" on a government's homepage and find information and resources. 
D) it leaves the "technology have-nots" behind. 
A) it is an efficient way for government to gauge public opinion and preferences. 
B) citizens can easily download reports and forms. 
C) people can "click" on a government's homepage and find information and resources. 
D) it leaves the "technology have-nots" behind.

Question 14

In the United States, younger people participate in elections less than middle-aged individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been modified to

Accepted Answer

A) ensure physical intimidation is not allowed. 
B) limit the use of white primaries. 
C) make illegal any government action that discourages minority voting. 
D) extend the vote to illegal immigrants. 
A) ensure physical intimidation is not allowed. 
B) limit the use of white primaries. 
C) make illegal any government action that discourages minority voting. 
D) extend the vote to illegal immigrants.

Question 16

Nonpartisan elections are likely to be found in municipalities and in school districts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Wealthier, more educated individuals tend to participate in politics less than individuals with lower levels of income and education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To ensure public access to the rulemaking process, states have adopted administrative procedure acts, which usually require public notice of the proposed rule and an opportunity for citizen comment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most common form of citizen participation is

Accepted Answer

A) letter writing to officials. 
B) running for public office. 
C) serving on an advisory committee. 
D) voting. 
A) letter writing to officials. 
B) running for public office. 
C) serving on an advisory committee. 
D) voting.

Question 20

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed the white primary to limit the political influence of blacks. In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court held that

Accepted Answer

A) primaries based on race were illegal. 
B) poll taxes and literacy tests were unconstitutional. 
C) the primaries were a matter for party control and could not be regulated by government. 
D) poll watchers and registrars must be dispatched by the U.S. Justice Department to nine southern states and parts of seven others. 
A) primaries based on race were illegal. 
B) poll taxes and literacy tests were unconstitutional. 
C) the primaries were a matter for party control and could not be regulated by government. 
D) poll watchers and registrars must be dispatched by the U.S. Justice Department to nine southern states and parts of seven others.

Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.

White-collar workers and professionals participate in politics at about the same rate as unskilled workers and blue-collar workers.

Passage of the National Voter Registration Act in 1993 means that individuals can now register to vote at any U.S. Post Office.

At the heart of the Progressive effort regarding initiatives, popular referenda, and recall mechanisms was a

Referendum is a procedure where a government body submits proposed laws, constitutional amendments, or bond issues to the voters for ratification.

In an open primary, only those registered with the political party are allowed to vote.

California approved a constitutional amendment in 2010 adopting the top-two primary system similar to the one used in Louisiana, where the top-two vote getters in the primary become the general election candidates regardless of party affiliation.

Statewide initiatives are used in

The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1920)forbids states from denying the right to vote on account of sex.

Two states that do not operate traditional polling places are

In the 2006 general elections, a non-president election year, the average voter turnout for statewide races was

Women gained universal suffrage in the United States with passage of the Twentieth Amendment in 1901.

E-government is seen as beneficial in all of the following ways except

In the United States, younger people participate in elections less than middle-aged individuals.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been modified to

Nonpartisan elections are likely to be found in municipalities and in school districts.

Wealthier, more educated individuals tend to participate in politics less than individuals with lower levels of income and education.

To ensure public access to the rulemaking process, states have adopted administrative procedure acts, which usually require public notice of the proposed rule and an opportunity for citizen comment.

The most common form of citizen participation is

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed the white primary to limit the political influence of blacks. In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court held that

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Exam 4: Citizen Participation and Elections

Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869.

White-collar workers and professionals participate in politics at about the same rate as unskilled workers and blue-collar workers.

Passage of the National Voter Registration Act in 1993 means that individuals can now register to vote at any U.S. Post Office.

At the heart of the Progressive effort regarding initiatives, popular referenda, and recall mechanisms was a

Referendum is a procedure where a government body submits proposed laws, constitutional amendments, or bond issues to the voters for ratification.

In an open primary, only those registered with the political party are allowed to vote.

California approved a constitutional amendment in 2010 adopting the top-two primary system similar to the one used in Louisiana, where the top-two vote getters in the primary become the general election candidates regardless of party affiliation.

Statewide initiatives are used in

The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1920)forbids states from denying the right to vote on account of sex.

Two states that do not operate traditional polling places are

In the 2006 general elections, a non-president election year, the average voter turnout for statewide races was

Women gained universal suffrage in the United States with passage of the Twentieth Amendment in 1901.

E-government is seen as beneficial in all of the following ways except

In the United States, younger people participate in elections less than middle-aged individuals.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been modified to

Nonpartisan elections are likely to be found in municipalities and in school districts.

Wealthier, more educated individuals tend to participate in politics less than individuals with lower levels of income and education.

To ensure public access to the rulemaking process, states have adopted administrative procedure acts, which usually require public notice of the proposed rule and an opportunity for citizen comment.

The most common form of citizen participation is

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed the white primary to limit the political influence of blacks. In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court held that

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States: Sorting Out Roles and Responsibilities

State Constitutions: the Fundamental Rules of State Government

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Governors: Power, Politics and Executive Leadership

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

The Structure of Local Government

Local Leadership and Governance

State Local Relations

Taxing and Spending

Economic Development

Education Policy: Reading, Writing and Reform

Criminal Justice: Cops and Corrections

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy: Addressing Poverty and Sickness

Environmental Policy

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