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Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 57mins
The chief executive of Virginia is the
Governor
mayor
President
commissioner
The legislative branch in Virginia is called the
Virginia Commission
Virginia Congress
Virginia General Assembly
How might a person or an organization engage with government to try to influence public policy?
campaign for candidates
lobby members of a legislature
hold public protests or demonstrations
all of these answers are correct
Public policy is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
international events and issues
mass media
the date of a general election
individuals and interest groups
What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold news conferences?
Communicating with the public
Giving an opinion poll
Enforcing laws
Passing laws
What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?
PAC
Lobbying
Demonstrating
Interest groups
The stand the government takes on an issue is called
public sphere
public policy
public opinion
public works
The public sphere is a place where
society discusses the issues that affect everyone.
true
false
One thing the government can do to help solve problems is regulate what
people and businesses do. Regulate means
stay out a business's affairs
to monitor and control
Because regulation restricts behavior, regulation is a huge area of debate for public policy.
true
false
What is public policy?
President writes laws
Citizens take over writing policy
What the government does about a problem
What the people do about a problem
The ADA addresses disability issues as they relate to ...
Employment
Transportation
Public Accommodations
All of the Above
What does IDEA stand for?
idea
Individuals with Dyslexia Education Accommodations
Individualized Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which act addresses discrimination against individuals with disabilities in work and public spaces?
Individuals with Disabilities Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
A Section 504 plan provides what for the student
Provides one-on-one para support for the student.
Provides special treatment for the student.
Provides support for students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers in the general education classroom.
Provides special privileges for the student.
True or False the purpose of 504 plans is to remove barriers to learning
True
False
What document/Act/legislation created special education and the IEP
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Civil Rights Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
What document/Act/legislation created or ensured equal treatment for all students, and creates a 504 plan.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Civil Rights Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
What document/Act/legislation provides equal treatment and opportunities outside of school.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Civil Rights Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
What are 3 ways that we can influence public policy?
Vote for who we feel is the best candidate
Protest in marches and rallies if change needs to occur
Read the news and stay informed on current issues
Join an interest group to cause change or to keep freedoms secure
Any time there is a pandemic, terrorist attack, or natural disaster, who needs to respond and come up with solutions?
the National (Federal) government
State governments
Local governments
All are correct
A community organization can handle problems in the community instead of government getting involed?
True
False
