How can state governments shape public policy?A.By applying the doctrine of concurrent powers in order to limit federal authorityB.By adopting state constitutions to replace the rules in the U.S. ConstitutionC.By passing new laws without voters' consent using procedures such as the referendumD.By setting tax rates and enforcing regulations that reflect citizens' preferencesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How is a governor most likely to shape a state's public policy?A.By asking the federal government to step inB.By passing laws and voting on funding for state programsC.By supporting and signing particular bills while vetoing othersD.By interpreting state laws in different waysSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is true of the federal level of government and the state and local level in the creation of public policy?A.Both include a process of debate by a legislative body.B.Both require approval by the Supreme Court before the policy becomes law.C.Both give most of the power to chief executives.D.Both focus on policy relating to relations with foreign entities.

As per the module, a significant characteristic of public policy is that it involves more than just the actions of government.  It also includes the behaviors or outcomes that government action creates. More importantly, policy can be made when the government is hesitant to act in ways that would change the status quo when circumstances or public opinion may have shifted on the matter. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Read this passage:A state legislature is divided over a proposal to decrease state funding to public schools. Supporters of the plan argue that it will save the state money and give local governments more control over their own schools. Opponents claim that it will harm children and reduce the quality of education throughout the state. However, both sides agree that voters in the state should decide whether they approve of the bill before it becomes law.Which state government political procedure would be most effective at resolving the public policy issue described in the passage?A.InitiativeB.RecallC.ReferendumD.Police power

How are state governments most similar to the federal government?A.They allow citizens to take an active role in government through procedures like the initiative, the referendum, and the recall.B.They focus on providing day-to-day services for citizens.C.They are organized into three branches and use a system of checks and balances to ensure no branch becomes too powerful.D.Their powers are defined by constitutions that contain supremacy clauses.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS