What is a referendum?
a. a meeting of the members of a particular political party to select candidates or decide policy
b. a device by which the electorate must approve the legislature's decisions before they become law
c. an election that allows voters to decide whether or not to remove an elected official before his or her term expires
d. a device whereby a specific number or percent of voters may have a proposed constitutional amendment or law placed on the ballot
Answer: b
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Which method would be best suited for them? a. gerrymandering b. membership mobilization c. cracking d. stacking
A democratic republic refers to a form of government in which
A) a single ruler controls all aspects of the government, but not economic and social institutions. B) a single ruler controls all aspects of the government as well as economic and social institutions. C) representatives are elected by the people to make and enforce laws and policies. D) representatives are appointed by a ruler to create laws and policies for the population. E) each individual person has an equal voice in the role and responsibilities of government.
Why do House and local candidates tend not to focus their campaign resources on television ads?
a. A district may represent only a small portion of a station’s market. b. Polls indicate that voters are alienated by television ads. c. Television stations do not reach a large enough audience. d. The government does not reimburse them for such ads as it does for presidential candidates. e. They prefer to go personally door to door.
Which of the following statements is the most true concerning political action committees (PACs)?
A. They are committees formed by politicians and are used to promote a certain agenda B. They are committees formed to campaign for health, income, and other legislative issues promoted by a politician C. They are usually not associated with any particular politician but can provide direct assistance to a politician's campaign D. They are not usually associated with any particular politician, but receive money and support from politicians for use in charity and campaigns E. They are not usually associated with any particular politician but can campaign for or against politicians, legislation, or initiatives