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What is a way for citizens to propose new laws?
The ballot initiative process gives California citizens a way to propose laws and constitutional amendments without the support of the Governor or the Legislature.
What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens?
What are policymakers trying to do by using the media to deliver specific messages to citizens? They use the media to share their ideas and to sell their political messages and ideas to voters.
What was the effect of the voting Rights Act of 1965?
This act was signed into law on August 6, 1965, by President Lyndon Johnson. It outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting.
Which process is a vote by citizens to approve or reject a law?
The REFERENDUM allows citizens, through the petition process, to refer acts of the Legislature to the ballot before they become law. The primary purpose of both is to give voters an opportunity to approve or reject laws either proposed or enacted by the Legislature.
What happens if no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes?
If no candidate receives the majority of electoral votes, the vote goes to the House of Representatives. House members choose the new president from among the top three candidates. The Senate elects the vice president from the remaining top two candidates. This has only happened once.
How does the Electoral College work in the United States?
The Electors. In 48 states and Washington, D.C., the winner gets all of the electoral votes for that state. This means his or her party’s electors in that state will vote in the Electoral College. Maine and Nebraska assign their electors using a proportional system called the Congressional District Method.
What is the difference between voter 3 and voter 4?
Voter 3: This person works long shifts at a hospital. They want to vote in person but may have to work on election day. Voter 4: This person does not have a photo ID and has been moving around between friends and relatives since the pandemic began, so they don’t have a stable mailing address.
How can I give students a sample voter profile?
Assign students to small groups and give each group a sample voter profile. Voter profiles could include: Voter 1: This person just turned 18 and is hoping to vote for the first time. They still need to register to vote before the election.