Chapter 6
The ability to participate in society and politics online is known as _____
A _______ _______ is an organized group that attempts to influence government by electing their members to office
political party
_______ _________ organization that tries to influence government’s programs and policies
Interest group:
residents in the area from which an official is elected are known as ________
Constituency
_______ _________ specific powers granted to the president by the Constitution are known as?
Expressed powers
Which form of media is no longer the primary news source for most Americans?
What are the two ways parties form?
Internal mobilization : Political conflicts prompt officials and competing factions within government to mobilize popular support. Antifederalist and Federalist
The theory that all interests are, and should be, free to compete for influence in government is known as __________
Madison’s principle is known as pluralism
When representatives can be hired or fired by constituents, this is known as ________ ________
Agency representation
________ presidential powers are not directly stated in the U.S. Constitution but are inferred from it
Inherent or implied powers
Often asserted during wartime and national emergency
Congress has the power to declare war; but the president may send troops into battle without congressional approval
Which media source reaches more Americans than any other single news source ?
_______ the process by which large numbers of people are organized for a political activity
Mobilization
Key components of interest group organization (3 out of 4)
Leadership
Money
An agency or office
Members
What are some main differences between house and senate? give 2
House districts are often very homogenous
The states are far more heterogeneous
House: two-year term; must be at least 25 years old
Senate: six-year term; must be at least 30 years old
House: 435 members
Senate: 100 members; two from each state
House: elected by people of the district,
Senate: originally elected by state legislatures; today elected by people of the state
What are the three arguments on how to select president?
President selected by congress
President selected by the people
Indirect election through electoral college
List 3 Benefits to online news
Convenience of getting news online
Speed of getting information online
Depth of information available online1. recruit candidates to run for office (lost this monopoly due to candidates who decide not to work within the party
2. get their loyal party members out to vote
3. work on a variety of ways to promote the causes and issues of the party
Some benefits of a group’s success are available to all. These are known as _____ ______
collective goods
What is the Incumbency advantage?
Name recognition
A war chest of money can scare off challengers
constituency services
Expressed powers are specific powers granted to the president by the Constitution. They cannot be revoked unless emended in constitution. List four
Make treaties
Grant pardons
Nominate judges and other public officials
Receive ambassadors
Command the military
What is the role of the media in American democracy ? (two out of three)
Supply information to the citizenry
Nongovernment sources of information
Give the public the opportunity to evaluate issues to form reasoned opinions and actionsWhy do people vote? What are the three general categories that effect voting?
Socioeconomic status
Political environment
State electoral laws
How do groups overcome the free-rider problem?
There are different types of _____ ______ give 3
Groups offer “selective benefits” that are available to group members only
Informational benefits: newsletters, programs, conferences
Material benefits: special goods, services, money
Solidary benefits: friendship, networking, socializing
Purposive benefits: pursuing goals; serving a cause
What are the three factors that affect who gets elected?
Must have ambition and the ability to raise money
Incumbency advantage
Drawing of House districts
______ ______ a rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect and formal status of legislation . how can congress override the new rule?
executive order:
Congress must pass a new law to override an executive order