Exam 1: State and Local Politics

Which of the following statements, if true, supports pluralism?

Voter participation is generally higher for local elections, since local issues affect voters' lives more directly.

What legislative restriction is often called the "no cup of coffee" rule?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for limited media coverage of local government?

Proposals to raise taxes, cut school funding, or build low-income housing are likely to spur political participation in small communities.

State and local employees are the face of government for many of us, and they help execute the federal government's laws and rules.

Which of the following is reason for the relative lack of public interest in local government?

Interest groups have significantly lesser influence over state and local politics than over national politics.

In the United States, the national government exercises exclusive authority over matters pertaining to ________.

Federal officials are proposing cuts for many of the programs that aid state and local governments.

Pluralism is ________.

Why might local governments avoid redistributing resources to needier citizens?

Which of the following events is most likely to result in large voter turnout at the local level?

In the United States, state governments are responsible for ________.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the fiscal challenges facing city and state officials?

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge currently facing state and local governments?

Briefly describe the role of lobbying in state and local politics.What strategies do lobbyists employ to influence government decisions?

Town meetings continue to be the one community political process that still attracts large crowds.

A NIMBY reaction is most likely to be triggered in a community when it is announced that ________.

Lobbying is an example of an indirect strategy of influencing state officials.