Which of the following allows citizens to most directly decide policy issues?
a. Primary elections
b. General elections
c. Recalls
d. Interest groups
e. Ballot initiatives
Answer: E
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With regard to physician-assisted suicide, the Supreme Court has said that
A. the liberty interest protected by the Constitution does not include a right to commit suicide. B. states must prosecute those who assist in suicides. C. states must provide counseling to those who wish to commit suicide. D. if an individual wishes to commit suicide, a physician must be present with family members. E. the federal government is the final authority regarding laws on physician-assisted suicide.
What is meant by the media providing a political forum for candidates?
A) Covering a political candidate is the main way for the media to increase its income levels. B) ?Political forums allow the media to present alternative policies that politicians may not have considered. C) ?Candidates are obligated to provide complete disclosure of their views to the public. D) ?Candidates for office use news reporting to sustain interest in their campaigns. E) ?It allows citizens to directly interact with the political candidate.
Which of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years?
(A) Increases in federal income tax since 1925 (B) The inability of Congress to cut programs (C) The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies (D) Public demand for, and expectation of, social services (E) United States Supreme Court rulings requiring Congress to assist those living in poverty
Permanent committees with a defined legislative jurisdiction are known as
A. standing committees. B. lead committees. C. select committees. D. subcommittees. E. joint committees.