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 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 procedures allow citizens to have more influence on their state government?A.The registration, the requirement, and the conflictB.The initiative, the referendum, and the recallC.The license, the veto, and the impeachmentD.The reprimand, the proposal, and the resolution

Which action is most likely to be taken by a local political party rather than a state or national party?A.Encouraging voters to view the opposing political party as the enemyB.Proposing changes to a school district's teacher evaluation policiesC.Coordinating fund-raising efforts in a campaign for governorD.Determining the party's position on controversial foreign policy issues

Which action is a responsibility of state governments but not the federal government?A.Issuing passports and other foreign travel documentsB.Setting policies that control state public schoolsC.Determining tax rates for citizens in the stateD.Establishing courts and trying those accused of crime