Which group constitutes California's most underrepresented minority in terms of elected officials?
a. Asians
b. Blacks
c. Hispanics
d. Whites
A
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Topics in American Government: Voter TurnoutClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 480 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Government at various levels can attempt to affect voter turnout through laws. In the United States, one way that the national government has influenced turnout is through implementing _____.
A. early voting and absentee voting B. photo ID requirements C. motor voter registration D. same day registration
Under the Old System, people voted
A. at a high rate. B. at a low rate. C. for radical candidates. D. for national elections more than state and local ones. E. for candidates supportive of social programs.
In the policymaking process, the recognition-definition stage is the one in which _________
A) the policy is assessed for its worth and effectiveness in meeting its original objectives and goals B) a bureaucratic agency translates law action through the adoption of administrative regulations C) the policy under consideration assumes the authority of law through ratification by Congress D) various alternative courses for this policy are considered and a preferred course is selected E) goals are identified and defined according to how the problem fits within existing policy categories
Compared to Texans who identify themselves as Democrats, those who identify themselves as Republicans are more likely to __________
a. support gay marriage b. support capital punishment c. support in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants d. believe abortion should be legal under all circumstances