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Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?
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Make Taxes
Veto Laws
Sentence Offenders
Declare War
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In practice, the impact of the Reconstruction Amendments was limited because some state governments ____________.
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Successfully supported campaigns to repeal them.
Enacted legislation that enforced racial segregation
Campaigned against the amendments and got them repealed.
Passed an amendment that made state laws supreme to federal laws.
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Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?
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In practice, the impact of the Reconstruction Amendments was limited because some state governments ____________.
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The legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government each have specific powers. Which power belongs to the judicial branch?
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Which branch is responsible for passing legislation?
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Which branch has the right to veto legislation?
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Which branch has the ability to override a veto?
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Which branch interprets and applies the law?
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In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch applied the due process clause to extend basic rights?
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In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch: Outlawed discrimination in public places?
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In the 1950s and 1960s, all three branches of the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch sent the National Guard to enforce desegregation in the South?
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In the second half of the twentieth century, the three branches of the U.S. government took action to promote the civil rights of African-American citizens. Which branch sent the National Guard to integrate schools to ensure that African Americans had access to public education?
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In the second half of the twentieth century, the three branches of the U.S. government took action to promote the civil rights of African-American citizens. Which branch passed a series of civil rights and voting rights acts to ensure that African Americans could exercise their right to vote?
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In the 1950s and 1960s, the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch of the federal government sent the National Guard to enforce desegregation in the South?
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In the 1950s and 1960s, the federal government acted to extend civil rights to African Americans. Which branch of the federal government with an action it took to extend civil rights during this period: Declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
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Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: DECLARES WAR
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Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: APPOINTS AN AMBASSADOR
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Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: SETS NEW INCOME TAX RATES
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Which branch of government that is responsible for each policy action: INTERPRETS THE CONSTITUTION
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: INTERPRETS THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: EXECUTES THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: OVERRIDES A VETO
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: IMPEACHES THE EXECUTIVE
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED SERVICES
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DECLARES WAR
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: SIGNS BILLS INTO LAW
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: INTERPRETS THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPROVES TREATIES
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPLIES THE LAW
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPOINTS CABINET AND AGENCY OFFICIALS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: WRITES THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DEBATES AND PASSES LEGISLATION
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: SENTENCES CRIMINAL OFFENDERS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: NEGOTIATES TREATIES
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DETERMINES THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: IMPLEMENTS THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: MAKES THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: PRESIDES OVER COURT CASES
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: ENFORCES THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: HAS DISCRETION ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: DRAFTS THE LAWS
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Which branch is tasked with the following responsibility: APPOINTS FEDERAL JUDGES
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: PROPOSES THE FEDERAL BUDGET
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: SENTENCES THOSE WHO BREAK THE LAW
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: INSTITUTES IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: INTERPRETS THE LAW
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: APPROVES treaties with foreign nations
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Identify the responsibilities of each branch of government: RECOGNIZES FOREIGN NATIONS
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The ____________ branch is responsible for passing legislation.
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The ____________ has a right to veto legislation, but its veto can be overturned by a vote of the legislative branch.
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The executive has a right to veto legislation, but its veto can be overturned by a vote of the ____________.
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When legislation becomes law, the _______________ can interpret and apply the law.
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Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?
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Which branch or branches of the federal government enforce the laws?
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Separation of powers is a defining principle of the U.S. Government. Which of the following is a power reserved for the judicial branch of the U.S. Government?
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Which power can the U.S. Supreme Court exercise with reference to the U.S. Constitution?
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: IMPEACH THE JUDICIARY
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One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the PRESIDENT can check the SUPREME COURT?
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One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the SUPREME COURT can check the LEGISLATURE?
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One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the PRESIDENT can check the LEGISLATURE?
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One of the basic principles of government in the United States is checks and balances. Which of the following is a way that the LEGISLATURE can check the PRESIDENT?
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Below is a sequence of five events. Steps 1 and 3 are provided. The answer choices below take up steps 2, 4, and 5. 1. The constitutionality of a housing law is challenged in court. 2. _________ 3. A new housing bill is passed by both houses of Congress. 4. _________5. _________Which of the following should be inserted into STEP 2?
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Below is a sequence of five events. Steps 1 and 3 are provided. The answer choices below take up steps 2, 4, and 5. 1. The constitutionality of a housing law is challenged in court. 2. _________ 3. A new housing bill is passed by both houses of Congress. 4. _________5. _________Which of the following should be inserted into STEP 4?
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Below is a sequence of five events. Steps 1 and 3 are provided. The answer choices below take up steps 2, 4, and 5. 1. The constitutionality of a housing law is challenged in court. 2. _________ 3. A new housing bill is passed by both houses of Congress. 4. _________5. _________Which of the following should be inserted into STEP 5?
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The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the EXECUTIVE branch by (1) overriding a veto and (2) impeaching civil officers?
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The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the LEGISLATIVE branch by (1) vetoing legislation and (2) convening houses of Congress?
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The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the LEGISLATIVE branch by (1) interpreting laws and (2) applying laws?
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The US. Constitution created a system of dynamic interaction among the three branches of the federal government. Which branch is able to check the JUDICIAL branch by (1) appointing judges and (2) issuing pardons and reprieves?
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: DECLARES A LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: VETOES LEGISLATION
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: ENFORCES COURT DECISIONS
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: DECLARE AN EXECUTIVE ACTION UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR ILLEGAL
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Which branch is tasked with the following "check" on another branch: PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
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One CHECK that the Executive Branch has on the Judicial Branch is:
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One CHECK that the Judicial Branch has on the Legislative Branch is:
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One CHECK that the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch is:
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One CHECK that the Legislative Branch has on the Judicial Branch is:
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One CHECK that the Executive Branch has on the Legislative Branch is:
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Citizens need to understand how to engage the government properly at various stages of a bill's passage. Identify the appropriate BRANCH and LEVEL of government to target in each scenario shown for a bill: The U.S. Congress begins debate over a bill.
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Citizens need to understand how to engage the government properly at various stages of a bill's passage. Identify the appropriate BRANCH and LEVEL of government to target in each scenario shown for a bill: The bill becomes law and the Governor of Ohio directs agencies to implement its provisions.
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Citizens need to understand how to engage the government properly at various stages of a bill's passage. Identify the appropriate BRANCH and LEVEL of government to target in each scenario shown for a bill: The Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over challenges to the law.
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Which of the following is part of the STATE LEGISLATIVE Branch?
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Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Identify whether Jeff would take each action at the local or state level: Sign a petition to bring the issue of emergency services to the governor's attention
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Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Identify whether Jeff would take each action at the local, state, or federal level: Meet with his town's mayor to discuss the emergency services budget
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Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Identify whether Jeff would take each action at the local, state, or federal level: Organize a charity event to raise money for his town's police force
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Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Identify whether Jeff would take each action at the local, state, or federal level: Run for the General Assembly on a platform of improved emergency services
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Jeff wants to make sure that emergency services are adequately supported in his town and across the state of Ohio. Identify whether Jeff would take each action at the local, state or federal level: serve in a volunteer fire department.
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Organize neighbors to volunteer at a park
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Attend a school board or city council meeting
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Write letters to the governor and members of the General Assembly
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level?Testify before Congress
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level?Volunteer at the fire department
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Sign a ballot initiative
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Sign a petition that goes to the President
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Request that the governor provide state funds
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Email Senator or the Ohio Representative in the House of Representatives
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Run for the General Assembly or support the campaign for Governor
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Is the following a method to impact the government on a Local, State, or Federal level? Participate in a protest at the White House
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The FEDERAL EXECUTIVE is:
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Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?
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Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?
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The State Executive is:
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Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE Branch?
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Which of the following is an example of a LOCAL EXECUTIVE?
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Which of the following is part of the FEDERAL JUDICIAL branch?
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Which of the following is part of the STATE JUDICIAL branch?
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Which of the following is an example of the LOCAL JUDICIAL branch?
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The following situation describes citizens are who are dissatisfied with public policy: A citizen fears the environmental impact of a state road construction project. Which of the following would be an appropriate step for the citizen to take?
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A citizen makes a comment during an Ohio General Assembly committee hearing on a proposed state education bill related to the amount of funding the state will provide to local schools. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?
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A citizen makes a comment during a U.S. Congress committee hearing on a proposed bill that addresses global climate change. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?
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A citizen participates in a protest at the Ohio Statehouse urging the Governor to veto a bill related to the amount of funding the state will provide the local schools. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?
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A citizen participates in a protest at the White House urging the President to veto a bill related to global climate change. Which level and branch of government is the target of this method of government engagement?
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The US is negotiating a new trade agreement with its major trading partners. Which entity of government is responsible for negotiating international trade agreements?
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The US has just negotiated a new trade agreement with its major trading partners. Which entity of government is responsible for determining whether the treaty violates the U.S. Constitution?
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The President has just negotiated a new trade agreement with a major U.S. trading partner. In order for the treaty to become federal law, what additional step must occur?
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The US is negotiating a new trade agreement with its major trading partners. Which of the following is an example of collaboration in helping to make this policy?
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a state policy on teachers salaries?
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a STATE policy on teachers salaries?
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a local ordinance on parking fines:
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a local ordinance on parking fines?
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a federal tax law?
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There are many different ways in which individuals and organizations try to influence public policy. Successful methods direct the message to the right levels and branches of government. Which of the following is the most appropriate when a person wants to change a federal tax law?
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Citizens of Ohio have a variety of options available to them for participation in state and local Government. Is the following an example of State or Local government: Organize a neighborhood watch
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A town council faces budget cuts and can no longer afford to pay for landscaping in town parks. How could a citizen work within his or her own community to help the local government address this problem?
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You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon in the atmosphere. Which is the correct government body to contact to express your opinion and bring about the outcome you favor?
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You want to persuade the government that a recently-passed law violates the 1st Amendment. You would like for the law to be struck down because it violates the Constitution. Which governmental body can bring about this outcome?
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You want to persuade the government to change a state law regarding medicinal marijuana. Which is the correct government body to contact to express your opinion and bring about the outcome you favor?
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You want to persuade the government to change the zoning in a downtown area so that more businesses can be built. Which is the correct government body to contact to express your opinion and bring about the outcome you favor?
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Leslie strongly disagrees with the current administrationâs foreign policy decisions. Which level of government should she target?
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Tim thinks that an intersection outside his school is dangerous and should have a spotlight. Which level of government should he target?