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Apex HighGOVERNMENT 1018.1.4 Final Exam_ Semester Exam

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Part I: Short-Answer Questions (30 points) 1. Summarize the different ways U.S. citizens can become involved in the political process and explain how each method of political participation is important to U.S. democracy. (5 points) The Founding Fathers founded America upon the basis that a government exists to protect and defend an individual’s basic rights and that if the government fails to adhere and act on those principles, the nation has the right to develop and establish a new government. In that case, the Founders fashioned a series of mechanisms that would make it easily approachable and achievable, and these mechanisms are recognized as a broad system that makes it feasible for all individuals to participate in a particular way. There are many ways to participate such as voting in local, state, and national elections. Citizens can influence their representatives by signing petitions that defend a certain point or inquiring about a particular subject or thing. Another method influencing representatives is to lobby for laws that are of public interest. Citizens are also permitted to protest as a way to engage politically. Protests can be in the form of marches, boycotts, sit-ins, and other formed methods. The citizens can run for office or hold public office as well. These are numerous varieties and methods to participate politically and are crucial for the growth of the and knowledge of the people, citizens have to vote and make their voices heard through their representatives or directly protest instead. Democracy is made by the voices and hard work of the people, which includes ourselves. 2. Create a simple diagram illustrating the roles each branch of government plays in the policy-making process in the United States. Be sure to identify each branch's role in the formulation, debate and adoption, and implementation phases. (5 points) ● 8.1.4 Final Exam: Semester Exam Exam U.S. Government and Politics Points Possible: 50 Name: Date: 1/14/2021 Legislative The bill is drafted; then the bill is introduced ; The bill goes to committee and is reviewed; Committee markup of the bill; the bill is then voted on a full-chamber; referral of the bill to the other chamber; and then bill goes to the president; can write an idea for a bill

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