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LegislatureCongressElectionsPolitical Parties/MediaMisc.
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What compromise set the bicameral structure of Congress?
The Connecticut or Great Compromise
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What court case established the power of judicial review in 1803?
Mabury v. Madison
- $300What are demographics?
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it
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What do Federalists Papers 10 and 51 discuss?
10- factions and how they supress the rights of minorities
51- defines the relationship among the 3 branches of the government as independent
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Describe privileges and immunities.
A state cannot unreasonably discriminate against citizens of other states
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What are interest groups?
Groups with a common interest that try to influence the government
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What three groups make up an iron triangle?
Interest group, committee, government agency
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What are the two primary regulations held on lobbying?
Must register, must disclose expenditures
- $400What is the pluralist theory?
The theory that a variety of groups govern the U.S. rather than the people.
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Why are sound bites used?
The media can use them in broadcasts and twist the meaning of the candidate’s words to make the candidate look bad.
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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win a presidential election?
270 votes
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What did U.S. Term Limits v. Thorton establish?
It is unconstitutional to set term limits for congressional members; an ammendment is required
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Which age group has the lowest voter turnout?
18-24 years old
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What are the factors of voting turnout?
Geography, time, coattail effect, political party, issues
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What component of parties is the most powerful and what does this component consist of?
Party in electorate: voters who elect candidates
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What amendment changed the way senators were elected to office?
17th Amendment (1913)
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Why was a bicameral structure set for the Congress?
Moderate the power of the legislative branch
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What are the qualifications for a member of the House? The Senate?
House: 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of state they are representing
Senate: 30 years old, 9 years of citizenship, resident of state they are representing
- $400What is the point of gerrymandering?
To give a candidate’s party an advantage in winning congressional elections
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What fraction vote and what kind of vote is needed to end a filibuster?
3/5 vote of cloture
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What kind of grant gives states a good deal of discretion in spending money that has been given to them by the federal government?
Block grant
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What is the Supremacy Clause?
The authority that the federal government holds over state governments
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What fraction of votes, and from who, are needed to propose an amendment?
2/3- Senate
2/3- Congress
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What fractions of votes, and from who, are needed to ratify an amendment?
¾- state
¾- state constitutional convention
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Describe the type of democracy that the framers intended that America be.
Representative democracy: a government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote
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Define political culture.
The widely shared beliefs, values, and norms that citizens share about their government
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In what type of election is there a long term change in party alignment?
Realigning (“critical”) election
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What is federalism?
Sharing national power with the states
- $400What term is given to the process in which a presidential nominee chooses a vice presidential running mate who has different qualities in order to attract more votes for
the ticket?
Balancing the ticket
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What type of interest group raises funds and donates them to election campaigns?
Political Action Committee (PAC)
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