“If it bleeds, it leads.” This saying refers to:

Running for office as a form of civic duty is called:

Despite most local candidates being older, early stories from 2017 indicate that younger candidates are running for local office more often than in the past.

A deracialized campaign is one run by a majority candidate seeking to deemphasize race and racial issues in an election.

The ability of the citizenry to hold the government accountable for policy decision and outcomes is called:

Categorical grants provide local governments with more spending discretion compared to block grants.

Which of the following terms best describes when citizens place a policy proposal directly on the ballot for public consideration?

The common practice in legislatures of trading votes in return for support is called:

Candidates often seek __ to increase their chances of winning elections.

Participation in local politics is highly equal across classes.