Question

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Answer 1

How does this e-mail show how an individual can influence government?

“Dear Cynthia Citizen,

Thank you for your letter about your flooded neighborhood. I had no idea your street flooded with every rainstorm! Certainly I can see why that is a problem for you and your neighbors. I have the issue set for discussion at the next county meeting on Tuesday the 24th. If possible, I know it would help the other council members understand the problem if you and/or your neighbors could come speak about it. Bring pictures if you have any.

Sincerely,

Chris Carrod
County Council Member”

A) Council Member Carrod explains that the citizen must have help from her neighbors if she expects it back.

B) Ms. Citizen expects that her council member will pay himself for repairs to the streets in her neighborhood.

C) Council Member Carrod does not think the council will want to do anything about the flooded neighborhood.

D) Ms. Citizen sent her elected official a letter about her flooding problem, and now the council will discuss it.

Answer 2

@katherinkoon

Answer 3

wait a sec

Answer 4

kk hey after this question will u guys help me with a couple more

Answer 5

ok thx

Answer 6

sure

Answer 7

Yeah

Answer 8

Which of the following activities would have the most direct influence on lawmaking?

Joining a special interest group
Meeting with an elected official
Talking about new laws at work
Watching a debate on television

Answer 9

ok

Answer 10

Imagine you strongly support a certain bill. You want it passed into law. Which of the following actions is the most powerful way for you to support that effort?

Directly contact lawmakers who will vote on the bill.
Directly contact the media about creating an ad for the bill.
Indirectly lobby interest groups to ask for their support.
Indirectly lobby the public through letters to the editor.

Answer 11

President Nixon believed that the

president is not above the law under any circumstance
burglars are not in the tapes so he should not release them
burglars under investigation were completely innocent
president has the privilege of protecting communications

Answer 12

@xMissAlyCatx

Answer 13

president has the privilege of protecting communications.

Answer 14

President Nixon resigned from the presidency because he

had an argument with his advisors
lost the support of the American people
had a role in the Watergate break-in
lost the case of United States v. Nixon

Answer 15

C

Answer 16

Which of the following is an example of an interest group’s influence on government?

An animal rights organization supports new laws for animal health care.
A television station airs a speech by a candidate for an elected position.
Your cousin sends money to help a friend who lost a job in government.
Your neighbor writes a letter to the mayor about the city’s streetlights.

Answer 17

so what do you think it is

Answer 18

i think its B but not sure

Answer 19

An interest group is

a person voters choose to speak and act for their fellow citizens in government
the various means of mass communication as a whole group, such as television
the course of action accepted or used by a government to respond to a problem
a group of people with common goals who work together to promote their cause

Answer 20

a group of people with common goals who work together to promote their cause

Answer 21

How can the media help an individual who wishes to have an active influence on government?

People can learn about government leaders and interest groups through the media.
The person can join a candidate’s campaign and help organize rallies for the candidate.
Voters should ask members of the media for advice on whom to vote for in an election.
An active citizen can trust one media source for all their information about government.

Answer 22

@Sammi

Answer 23

People can learn about government leaders and interest groups through the media.

Answer 24

after this question theres only one more

Answer 25

Why is participating in a group a powerful way for a person to influence government?

Voting has no effect unless people in a group agree to vote for the same people.
It is more fun to participate in government when you are working with others.
Individuals cannot have any influence on government unless as part of a group.
Elected officials are more likely to respond to issues that have many supporters.

Answer 26

@Sammixboo

Answer 27

last question

Answer 28

sammixboo is offline it says

Answer 29

Elected officials are more likely to respond to issues that have many supporters .

Answer 30

i got a 60

Answer 31

but thats alright