Question 1

Identify four of the main issues currently facing state and local governments.

Accepted Answer

An ideal answer may include any of the f

Question 2

Which of the following factors contributes to grassroots apathy?

Accepted Answer

A) local elections held at the same time as national elections 
B) voter empathy toward local politics 
C) the lack of competition that exists when local candidates in an election run unopposed 
D) intense local issues 
E) local governments holding partisan rather than nonpartisan elections 
A) local elections held at the same time as national elections 
B) voter empathy toward local politics 
C) the lack of competition that exists when local candidates in an election run unopposed 
D) intense local issues 
E) local governments holding partisan rather than nonpartisan elections

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the participation patterns of citizens of United States in the local government?

Accepted Answer

A) Citizens take less interest in and vote less often in the national government than in their local governments. 
B) Citizens are less informed about the national government than about their local government. 
C) Local governments are often preoccupied with controversial issues which drive citizens away from participating or taking interest in the matter. 
D) In local politics, rather than spend time and address local political issues, citizens tend to move to another community. 
E) The trust in state and local government has increased dramatically since 2002. 
A) Citizens take less interest in and vote less often in the national government than in their local governments. 
B) Citizens are less informed about the national government than about their local government. 
C) Local governments are often preoccupied with controversial issues which drive citizens away from participating or taking interest in the matter. 
D) In local politics, rather than spend time and address local political issues, citizens tend to move to another community. 
E) The trust in state and local government has increased dramatically since 2002.

Question 4

Special interest groups show the greatest influence in states where there are powerful political parties that are well-organized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The U.S.federal government has custody over a majority of the country's prison and jail inmates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ refers to the divisions in a community among socioeconomic groups or classes.

Accepted Answer

A) Social stratification 
B) Decentralization 
C) Pluralism 
D) Laissez-faire 
E) Gerrymandering 
A) Social stratification 
B) Decentralization 
C) Pluralism 
D) Laissez-faire 
E) Gerrymandering

Question 7

How is the issue of immigration at the local level where foreign-born residents have recently settled best described?

Accepted Answer

A) The value of immigrant labor is best appreciated at the local level. 
B) In smaller communities, individuals are more likely to be accepting of new immigrants. 
C) Immigration reform at the federal level has "trickled down" to the local level and greatly improved relations between native-born Americans and new immigrants. 
D) Many longtime residents resent new immigrants and have pushed both local and state officials to do something to stop, or at least slow, immigration. 
E) Most new immigrants keep to themselves and neither want nor seek interaction with the established community. 
A) The value of immigrant labor is best appreciated at the local level. 
B) In smaller communities, individuals are more likely to be accepting of new immigrants. 
C) Immigration reform at the federal level has "trickled down" to the local level and greatly improved relations between native-born Americans and new immigrants. 
D) Many longtime residents resent new immigrants and have pushed both local and state officials to do something to stop, or at least slow, immigration. 
E) Most new immigrants keep to themselves and neither want nor seek interaction with the established community.

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason for lower voter turnout in local elections than in state or national elections?

Accepted Answer

A) greater citizen interest in local politics 
B) low levels of competition in local elections 
C) high name recognition for all candidates in local elections 
D) local elections being held at the same time as presidential elections 
E) higher levels of campaign spending for local elections 
A) greater citizen interest in local politics 
B) low levels of competition in local elections 
C) high name recognition for all candidates in local elections 
D) local elections being held at the same time as presidential elections 
E) higher levels of campaign spending for local elections

Question 9

The Beauticians Aid Association, the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, and the Institute of Dry Cleaning are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic fraternal societies 
B) regulatory agencies 
C) political action committees 
D) legislative task forces 
E) professional associations 
A) ethnic fraternal societies 
B) regulatory agencies 
C) political action committees 
D) legislative task forces 
E) professional associations

Question 10

KP Inc.is a software company based in California and is part of the Association of Software Companies (ASC), a local interest group.Which of the activities represents a direct strategy to exert influence?

Accepted Answer

A) ASC collects $10,000 and donates it to the local 10K health marathon. 
B) A representative from the ASC is sent to Washington to convince officials about stricter laws on copyright infringement of software. 
C) KP Inc.organizes a conference on software piracy for all software companies in California. 
D) ASC arranges for an awareness campaign on software piracy through television commercials which is scheduled to be aired during the Super Bowl. 
E) KP Inc.launches a series of print as well as radio advertisements for its new anti-virus software. 
A) ASC collects $10,000 and donates it to the local 10K health marathon. 
B) A representative from the ASC is sent to Washington to convince officials about stricter laws on copyright infringement of software. 
C) KP Inc.organizes a conference on software piracy for all software companies in California. 
D) ASC arranges for an awareness campaign on software piracy through television commercials which is scheduled to be aired during the Super Bowl. 
E) KP Inc.launches a series of print as well as radio advertisements for its new anti-virus software.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes recent trends in state and local government spending as compared to federal government spending over the past 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A) State and local government spending has grown, while federal spending has decreased except for federal spending in 2009-2011. 
B) Federal spending has increased, while state and local government spending has decreased. 
C) Both federal spending and state and local spending have increased, especially since the recession in 2009. 
D) Both federal spending and state and local spending have decreased, as Republican tax policies have decreased the federal budget, thereby impacting state and local budgets. 
E) Both federal spending and state and local spending have held steady in recent years; there have been no significant increases or decreases. 
A) State and local government spending has grown, while federal spending has decreased except for federal spending in 2009-2011. 
B) Federal spending has increased, while state and local government spending has decreased. 
C) Both federal spending and state and local spending have increased, especially since the recession in 2009. 
D) Both federal spending and state and local spending have decreased, as Republican tax policies have decreased the federal budget, thereby impacting state and local budgets. 
E) Both federal spending and state and local spending have held steady in recent years; there have been no significant increases or decreases.

Question 12

Identify four of the techniques currently being used to deal with increasing costs of corrections and prisons.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
States are t

Question 13

Identify four policy areas in which state and local governments typically make decisions.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
State and lo

Question 14

In the United States, health care costs have been rising rapidly for several years, while at the same time citizens have faced greater obstacles to gaining access to care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What state-administered federal program is responsible for providing health care coverage for poor Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare 
B) Social Security 
C) Medicaid 
D) Aid to Families with Dependent Children 
E) Health care coverage for poor Americans is not provided through a federal program 
A) Medicare 
B) Social Security 
C) Medicaid 
D) Aid to Families with Dependent Children 
E) Health care coverage for poor Americans is not provided through a federal program

Question 16

Which of the following professionals are NOT typically licensed by the state?

Accepted Answer

A) doctors 
B) lawyers 
C) waiters 
D) dentists 
E) teachers 
A) doctors 
B) lawyers 
C) waiters 
D) dentists 
E) teachers

Question 17

Citizen opposition to having a drug treatment clinic or a prison in their neighborhood is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a total lack of empathy 
B) a political action committee 
C) the "Not In My Back Yard!" response 
D) political propaganda 
E) elitism 
A) a total lack of empathy 
B) a political action committee 
C) the "Not In My Back Yard!" response 
D) political propaganda 
E) elitism

Question 18

Describe the role played by state and local governments in the American political system.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response would be:
State and lo

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an area in which state and local governments typically determine policy?

Accepted Answer

A) how schools are run 
B) defense against foreign threats 
C) where roads and bridges are built 
D) how land is used 
E) what social services are provided and to whom 
A) how schools are run 
B) defense against foreign threats 
C) where roads and bridges are built 
D) how land is used 
E) what social services are provided and to whom

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a direct strategy for influencing state legislators?

Accepted Answer

A) television advertisements 
B) radio commercials 
C) petitions 
D) email campaigns 
E) in-house lobbying 
A) television advertisements 
B) radio commercials 
C) petitions 
D) email campaigns 
E) in-house lobbying

Identify four of the main issues currently facing state and local governments.

Which of the following factors contributes to grassroots apathy?

Which of the following statements is true of the participation patterns of citizens of United States in the local government?

Special interest groups show the greatest influence in states where there are powerful political parties that are well-organized.

The U.S.federal government has custody over a majority of the country's prison and jail inmates.

________ refers to the divisions in a community among socioeconomic groups or classes.

How is the issue of immigration at the local level where foreign-born residents have recently settled best described?

Which of the following is a reason for lower voter turnout in local elections than in state or national elections?

The Beauticians Aid Association, the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, and the Institute of Dry Cleaning are examples of ________.

KP Inc.is a software company based in California and is part of the Association of Software Companies (ASC), a local interest group.Which of the activities represents a direct strategy to exert influence?

Which of the following best describes recent trends in state and local government spending as compared to federal government spending over the past 30 years?

Identify four of the techniques currently being used to deal with increasing costs of corrections and prisons.

Identify four policy areas in which state and local governments typically make decisions.

In the United States, health care costs have been rising rapidly for several years, while at the same time citizens have faced greater obstacles to gaining access to care.

What state-administered federal program is responsible for providing health care coverage for poor Americans?

Which of the following professionals are NOT typically licensed by the state?

Citizen opposition to having a drug treatment clinic or a prison in their neighborhood is an example of ________.

Describe the role played by state and local governments in the American political system.

Which of the following is NOT an area in which state and local governments typically determine policy?

Which of the following is an example of a direct strategy for influencing state legislators?

American Federalism

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State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and the Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

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People and Money in State and Local Governments

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Exam 1: State and Local Politics

Identify four of the main issues currently facing state and local governments.

Which of the following factors contributes to grassroots apathy?

Which of the following statements is true of the participation patterns of citizens of United States in the local government?

Special interest groups show the greatest influence in states where there are powerful political parties that are well-organized.

The U.S.federal government has custody over a majority of the country's prison and jail inmates.

________ refers to the divisions in a community among socioeconomic groups or classes.

How is the issue of immigration at the local level where foreign-born residents have recently settled best described?

Which of the following is a reason for lower voter turnout in local elections than in state or national elections?

The Beauticians Aid Association, the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, and the Institute of Dry Cleaning are examples of ________.

KP Inc.is a software company based in California and is part of the Association of Software Companies (ASC), a local interest group.Which of the activities represents a direct strategy to exert influence?

Which of the following best describes recent trends in state and local government spending as compared to federal government spending over the past 30 years?

Identify four of the techniques currently being used to deal with increasing costs of corrections and prisons.

Identify four policy areas in which state and local governments typically make decisions.

In the United States, health care costs have been rising rapidly for several years, while at the same time citizens have faced greater obstacles to gaining access to care.

What state-administered federal program is responsible for providing health care coverage for poor Americans?

Which of the following professionals are NOT typically licensed by the state?

Citizen opposition to having a drug treatment clinic or a prison in their neighborhood is an example of ________.

Describe the role played by state and local governments in the American political system.

Which of the following is NOT an area in which state and local governments typically determine policy?

Which of the following is an example of a direct strategy for influencing state legislators?

American Federalism

State Constitutions: Charters or Straightjackets

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and the Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

People and Money in State and Local Governments

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