Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

• the county commissioner

• the president

• the governor

• the mayor

Answer explanation

The mayor is the chief executive of cities and would be responsible for addressing a problem with city roads.

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Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia.  If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida’s shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed.  Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?

• federal legislative branch

• federal executive branch

• state legislatures

• state judiciary

Answer explanation

The federal executive branch would resolve the dispute based on current law.  Enforcing federal law is the responsibility of the federal executive branch. The issue involves two states; state legislatures & state courts make decisions that apply only to the state in which the legislature or judiciary (courts) exist, and would not affect actions in other states. The U.S. Congress is the federal legislative branch whose job is to MAKE NEW laws BUT resolving a dispute would be based on current laws (laws that have already been passed) which is the responsibility of the executive branch (because their job is to enforce the laws).

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The newspaper headline attached describes a community problem. What problem was the ordinance meant to address?

• concerns about local businesses

• threats to public education

• concerns about parking

• threats to public safety

Answer explanation

People gathering near homes and creating a disturbance with a protest may create a threat to public safety. The headline does NOT refer to parking, education, schools, or businesses.

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Why are canned food drives held?

• to help private community groups support those in need

• to help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities

• to help county officials meet their obligations 

• to help state agencies distribute benefits

Answer explanation

The canned food collected by private groups can support a community need such as reducing hunger. City administrators & county officials are local government officials.  Local government officials & state agencies might collect canned food but it would NOT be to fulfill their responsibilities; it might be to support the community outside their responsibilities.

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The statements below are from a conversation about a public policy issue. 

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Peggy:  People who receive state unemployment benefits should be required to perform community service.     

Jeff:  I disagree.  People who are unemployed need the time to look for work.

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What public policy solution would Peggy and Jeff likely support?

• increased background checks

• increased support payments

• expanded training programs

• expanded private assistance

Answer explanation

Both speakers would like unemployed people to be working whether they are working in the community as volunteers or else if they are looking for work.  These statements suggest that unemployed people should try to move off unemployment.

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Which option represents a way that multiple perspectives are reflected in political participation?

• public meetings

• press conference

• legislative sessions

• State of the Union address

Answer explanation

Opportunities for the public to attend and for individuals to express their viewpoints represent a way for multiple perspectives to be reflected in political participation.

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The headline attached describes an event in U.S. history. Which public policy view is reflected in the headline?

• racial discrimination

• racial prejudice

• racial tolerance

• racial equality

Answer explanation

Desegregating the military is a public policy that reflects support for racial equality. Racial tolerance is a viewpoint and not a policy.  Racial tolerance is a step toward equality. A viewpoint of racial prejudice or a policy of race discrimination would keep the policy of segregation in place.

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Which option reflects a long term policy goal?

• collecting canned food to give to the poor

• collecting signatures to run for public office

• collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas

• collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot

Answer explanation

Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot reflects a long term policy goal because voters voting on an amendment would decide whether or not to change the Florida constitution. 

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Attached is a button worn by a citizen. Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?

• youth literacy

• youth suffrage

• youth education

• youth employment

Answer explanation

Suffrage is the right to vote.   The button references the desire for people defending the nation having the right to vote.

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Below are views related to education. 

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1.  Civics should be taught in public schools.

2.  Good citizenship is learned in communities. 

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Which conclusion can be drawn from these views?

• Political conflict is a threat to strong societies.

• Civic participation should be learned at home.

• Political conflict should be reduced through legislation.

• Civic involvement is important to building strong societies.

Answer explanation

Teaching civics in public schools and encouraging civic involvement in communities builds strong societies by promoting civic involvement across the lifespan.

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