Civics Semester 1 Final Review

What do we call the governor’s power to recommend legislation?

Why do we need to pay attention to local and state elections?

Governors are chosen by popular election.

How long are House Terms in Washington State?

All state have term limits for governors.

Takes care of the state’s funds.

How do Interest Groups influence Elections?

The main role of these groups are to either maintain or steal seats in Congress.

Each state government has how many branches of government?

This system of Party Politics has many parties that must form alliances with one another.

What should be determining our opinions as opposed to mass media?

What is the Goal of Mass Media?

How do you get your Voter’s Pamphlet?

The views prevalent among the general public.

What does it mean to act as a watchdog?

The means by which we elect the members of our Washington State House and Senate.

A private organization that tries to persuade public officials to respond to the shared attitudes of its members.

What do we call the power a governor has to propose a budget for the state?

Name something that a city government does.

Who automatically becomes the leader of their respective political party?

Governors typically serve terms that are how long?

How many Legislative Districts does Washington State Have?

What Kind of Party System does the United States have?

Having a Two-Party System makes winning very difficult for…

What kind of news do we need to be careful of?

Age requirements for running for office are typically lower at the state level than at the national level.

Interest Groups provide an effective way for Americans to…

This party system is a staple of dictatorships.

Each Legislative District elects how many representatives to the Washington State House?

The structure of political parties is decentralized.

Each of the 50 States is led by a…

Name one of the common things that counties accomplish.

Second in command to Governor, many preside over State Senate.

What is some information you might Expect to see in a summary of a candidate?

What does decentralized mean?

Chief record keeper of a state. Administers election laws.

Counties are a major unit of local government.

What do the Minor Parties have the ability to take away from the Major Parties?

A Political Party that is Not Republican or Democrat. Not in the Two Party System.

State’s chief lawyer. Represents state in Court. Interprets state constitution.

Give an example of an Idea we have gotten from a Minor Party.

What do we call personal prejudice either in favor of, or against something.

How long are Senate Terms in Washington State?

Counties are the best means for governing….

Each Legislative District elects how many senators to the Washington State Senate?

Do we need to pay attention to local and state elections?