How do large membership organizations such as the CTA (California Teachers Association) try to influence politics?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Large organizations have the power of many potential voters on their side. They mobilize members of the organization and the (sympathetic) public to contact their representatives through mail, phone, or email, and hold demonstrations or rallies to mobilize public opinion and bring attention to their causes. Their members donate to campaigns and sponsor/endorse/contribute to initiative campaigns, and sometimes provide help with campaigns. Through their lobbyists they help write bills, testify before legislative committees, and try to influence pending or existing legislation through amendments (changes).
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a. discuss rules and regulations for public policy with Congress and the courts b. must enforce laws and decisions made by Congress and the courts c. have certain powers, given to them by Congress, to make laws and rule on conflicts d. tell Congress which laws to pass in regard to their functions
Since the 1980s, the number of states affirming the civil liberties of LGBT citizens
A. is less than 15. B. is more than 40. C. has reached all 50. D. is about 20. E. is more than half.
How has U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran and North Korea been similar for much of the past decade?
a. It has been largely focused on economic development. b. It has been largely driven by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. c. It has been largely determined by the wealth of natural resources the countries possess. d. It has been largely driven by concerns over nuclear weapons.
The Soviet Union set prices and quotas for production and consumption of commodities, following communist principles. This approach to economics is an example of a __________ economy.
A. centrally planned B. locally planned C. stagnant D. leading