What personal characteristics are associated with political participation?
What will be an ideal response?
Higher levels of political efficacy (feeling that one can personally make a difference by participating in public affairs), more interest in politics, socioeconomic variables such as age, educational achievement, income, homeownership and length of residence, such that these variables are positively related (as age rises, participation tends to rise also). Race and ethnicity (Whites participate at higher levels than those in other groups), and nativity (whether one was born in the United States), as well as living in a "pro-voting" culture are also associated with higher participation.
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Outline the positives and negatives associated with the lack of personal income tax in Texas
What will be an ideal response?
The president's right to engage in communications with advisers that the president does not have to reveal is referred to as
A) commutation. B) executive privilege. C) executive privacy. D) privacy clause. E) proclamation.
Standing committees are split into smaller entities called __________, which hold jurisdiction over part of a committee’s area of responsibility
a. low committees b. subcommittees c. joint committees d. door committees
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.During his first presidential campaign, Bill Clinton advocated for greater rights for the gay community. 2.Referendums on gay rights have achieved the expected outcomes. 3.Referendums expressed in terms of granting rights to groups appear to be more successful than ones phrased in terms of preventing negative discrimination.