In what sense is California government a "hybrid" government?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Essentially, it combines the features of representative government (officials are elected to positions in competing branches, such as an executive and a legislature) and direct democracy, whereby the people have the power to make laws in a political process that is not checked by another branch (except sometimes the judiciary). Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding that the ability for citizens to participate in the lawmaking process negates the role of representatives, and puts voters in charge of decision-making.
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A) Overwhelming congressional support for the E.R.A. B) The passage of the Civil Rights Act C) The number of women elected to Congress in the 1990s D) The appointment of the first woman to the Supreme Court E) The confirmation hearings for Clarence Thomas
What is a government program called that provides benefits to all citizens who meet eligibility requirements?
a. a basic program b. an entitlement program c. an envelopment program d. a recessionary program