Question 1

The recall mechanism for state officials is available in

Accepted Answer

A)  all but two states 
B)  nineteen states 
C)  twenty-six states 
D)  all fifty states 
A)  all but two states 
B)  nineteen states 
C)  twenty-six states 
D)  all fifty states

Question 2

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 institutions of government and the wisdom of partisan politics. 
C)  desire to silence interest groups and restore true democracy 
D)  belief in the capacity of individual citizens and in restricting the powers of institutions, such as legislatures. 
A)  basic trust of political party mechanisms. 
B)  faith in the institutions of government and the wisdom of partisan politics. 
C)  desire to silence interest groups and restore true democracy 
D)  belief in the capacity of individual citizens and in restricting the powers of institutions, such as legislatures.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Participation refers to actions through which ordinary members of a political system attempt to influence political outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most common form of citizen participation in a representative democracy 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 6

A constructive response to dissatisfaction over a community policy may involve both a passive and an active component. An example would be

Accepted Answer

A)  voting against a policy and then, if it is approved, organizing demonstrations against it. 
B)  concluding that "you can't fight city hall," and moving to another community. 
C)  leaving the jurisdiction and doing campaign work in your new jurisdiction. 
D)  abstaining from voting and opting for a privatized alternative to government service. 
A)  voting against a policy and then, if it is approved, organizing demonstrations against it. 
B)  concluding that "you can't fight city hall," and moving to another community. 
C)  leaving the jurisdiction and doing campaign work in your new jurisdiction. 
D)  abstaining from voting and opting for a privatized alternative to government service.

Question 7

One of the most influential modern initiatives was California's Proposition 13, which sought to

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A)  give citizens tax relief by lowering property tax rates. 
B)  strengthen affirmative action programs in the state. 
C)  make marijuana legal for medical uses. 
D)  dismantle affirmative action programs in the state. 
A)  give citizens tax relief by lowering property tax rates. 
B)  strengthen affirmative action programs in the state. 
C)  make marijuana legal for medical uses. 
D)  dismantle affirmative action programs in the state.

Question 8

The first step in the initiative process is the petition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most states hold their general elections during November in even-numbered years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed various tactics including the white primary, poll taxes, and literacy tests. 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)  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)  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.

Question 11

In 2012, the highest voter turnout rates were recorded in which state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oregon 
B)  Illinois 
C)  Minnesota 
D)  Maine 
A)  Oregon 
B)  Illinois 
C)  Minnesota 
D)  Maine

Question 12

People in small communities (less than 5,000 inhabitants) are less likely to participate in various civic activities, including contacting local officials, attending community meetings, and voting in local elections, as compared to big-city dwellers (those who live in places with a population of 1 million or more).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Only nineteen states provide for recall of state officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Voter turnout tends to be highest in which of the following elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary elections held in off years 
B)  nonpartisan state-wide elections 
C)  in presidential election years 
D)  local elections where nonincumbents face each other 
A)  primary elections held in off years 
B)  nonpartisan state-wide elections 
C)  in presidential election years 
D)  local elections where nonincumbents face each other

Question 15

Statewide initiatives are legal in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Of the following, which type of individual would generally be the LEAST likely to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 21-year-old male living in large city 
B)  A 65-year-old male living in a small town 
C)  A 65-year-old male living in a large city 
D)  A 21-year-old male living in a small town 
A)  A 21-year-old male living in large city 
B)  A 65-year-old male living in a small town 
C)  A 65-year-old male living in a large city 
D)  A 21-year-old male living in a small town

Question 17

The state that most recently adopted the initiative is

Accepted Answer

A)  Mississippi. 
B)  California. 
C)  Utah. 
D)  Florida. 
A)  Mississippi. 
B)  California. 
C)  Utah. 
D)  Florida.

Question 18

In general, how do the Internet, social medial, and e-government connect the public with government? In your discussion, make sure to illustrate your points with specific examples and comment on some of the limitations of this new type of interaction between the public and governments.

Accepted Answer

The Internet, social media, and e-govern

Question 19

What is the name of a primary system, used in states like Louisiana and California, where candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot and subsequently the two candidates with the most votes in the primary then appear on the ballot in the general election?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open primary 
B)  Top-two primary 
C)  Closed primary 
D)  Modified semi-closed primary 
A)  Open primary 
B)  Top-two primary 
C)  Closed primary 
D)  Modified semi-closed primary

Question 20

The increased popularity of initiatives can be explained by the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  interest groups are unable to participate in initiatives, resulting in a more democratic policy process 
B)  voters with frequent exposure to ballot questions are more likely to vote and feel more politically effective. 
C)  wavering public confidence in government has led citizens to take matters into their own hands. 
D)  lawmakers prefer that the public deal with controversial issues, such as abortion and school prayer 
A)  interest groups are unable to participate in initiatives, resulting in a more democratic policy process 
B)  voters with frequent exposure to ballot questions are more likely to vote and feel more politically effective. 
C)  wavering public confidence in government has led citizens to take matters into their own hands. 
D)  lawmakers prefer that the public deal with controversial issues, such as abortion and school prayer

The recall mechanism for state officials is available in

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

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

Participation refers to actions through which ordinary members of a political system attempt to influence political outcomes.

The most common form of citizen participation in a representative democracy is

A constructive response to dissatisfaction over a community policy may involve both a passive and an active component. An example would be

One of the most influential modern initiatives was California's Proposition 13, which sought to

The first step in the initiative process is the petition.

Most states hold their general elections during November in even-numbered years.

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed various tactics including the white primary, poll taxes, and literacy tests. In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court held that

In 2012, the highest voter turnout rates were recorded in which state?

Only nineteen states provide for recall of state officials.

Voter turnout tends to be highest in which of the following elections?

Statewide initiatives are legal in most states.

Of the following, which type of individual would generally be the LEAST likely to vote?

The state that most recently adopted the initiative is

In general, how do the Internet, social medial, and e-government connect the public with government? In your discussion, make sure to illustrate your points with specific examples and comment on some of the limitations of this new type of interaction between the public and governments.

What is the name of a primary system, used in states like Louisiana and California, where candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot and subsequently the two candidates with the most votes in the primary then appear on the ballot in the general election?

The increased popularity of initiatives can be explained by the fact that

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Exam 4: Citizen Participation and Elections

The recall mechanism for state officials is available in

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

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

Participation refers to actions through which ordinary members of a political system attempt to influence political outcomes.

The most common form of citizen participation in a representative democracy is

A constructive response to dissatisfaction over a community policy may involve both a passive and an active component. An example would be

One of the most influential modern initiatives was California's Proposition 13, which sought to

The first step in the initiative process is the petition.

Most states hold their general elections during November in even-numbered years.

To circumvent the right to vote given to African Americans under the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), southern states employed various tactics including the white primary, poll taxes, and literacy tests. In Smith v. Allwright (1944), the Supreme Court held that

In 2012, the highest voter turnout rates were recorded in which state?

Only nineteen states provide for recall of state officials.

Voter turnout tends to be highest in which of the following elections?

Statewide initiatives are legal in most states.

Of the following, which type of individual would generally be the LEAST likely to vote?

The state that most recently adopted the initiative is

In general, how do the Internet, social medial, and e-government connect the public with government? In your discussion, make sure to illustrate your points with specific examples and comment on some of the limitations of this new type of interaction between the public and governments.

What is the name of a primary system, used in states like Louisiana and California, where candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot and subsequently the two candidates with the most votes in the primary then appear on the ballot in the general election?

The increased popularity of initiatives can be explained by the fact that

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States

State Constitutions

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Governors

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary

State Local Relations

Local Government: Structure and Leadership

Taxing and Spending

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