Political Parties
This term describes a decline in voter loyalty to political parties.
What is dealignment?
This branch of government is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws passed by Congress.
What is the bureaucracy?
The chamber of Congress with 435 members.
What is the House of Representatives?
This constitutional role makes the president head of the military.
What is Commander in Chief?
These organizations seek to influence public policy but do not run candidates.
What are interest groups?
This occurs when there is a major shift in political party dominance.
What is realignment?
These are government agencies created to regulate specific areas such as the environment, communications, or labor.
What are regulatory agencies?
This tactic is used to delay legislation through extended debate.
What is a filibuster?
This presidential action directs federal agencies without Congress passing a law.
What is an executive order?
Directly influencing policymakers is known as this.
What is lobbying?
This document outlines a political party’s beliefs and policy goals.
What is a party platform?
This term refers to the effort by Congress to monitor and supervise executive agencies.
What is oversight?
This procedure requires 60 votes to end debate in the Senate.
What is cloture?
These powers are granted to the president through laws passed by Congress.
What are delegated powers?
This alliance involves Congress, bureaucracy, and interest groups.
What is the iron triangle?
These highly dedicated members contribute time and energy to support a political party.
Who are party activists?
This office within the Executive Office of the President helps prepare the federal budget.
What is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
Trading votes between lawmakers is known as this.
What is logrolling?
This amendment limited presidents to two terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
This problem occurs when people benefit without contributing.
What is the free rider problem?
This type of political system is used in the United States.
What is a two-party system?
This relationship occurs when bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups work together to influence policy.
What is the iron triangle?
This committee reconciles House and Senate versions of a bill.
What is a conference committee?
This office is first in line of succession after the vice president.
Who is the Speaker of the House?
These organizations raise and spend money to support candidates.
What are PACs (Political Action Committees)?