Monitoring & Influencing Gov
How does the media monitor and hold the government accountable?
Acting as a watchdog and reporting government activities
Define Bias
favoring one point of view
What is the purpose of the preamble?
To list the goals and purposes of the new government
Article 1- Branch, Structure, Function
Legislative Branch, Congress (House of Representatives and Senate), Create laws
What are the responsibilities of citizens?
Attend civic meetings, run for office, vote, petition the government
How do interest groups monitor the government?
by hiring lobbyists to track legislatures and laws
Define symbolism
the use of images or symbols to represent a thing or idea
What does "We the People" mean?
Popular Sovereignty, the people are the source of the government's power
Article II- Branch, Structure, Function
Executive Branch, President/Vice President/Cabinet, Enforce laws
Which constitutional protection grants the media the right to monitor and report on the government?
Freedom of Press
How do individuals monitor the government?
media and attending civic meetings
Define propaganda
communication that appeals to our emotions (Fear, Sadness, personal responsibility)
What are the first two goals and how do you they address weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
In order to form a more perfect union- the states acted independently
Establish Justice- there was no judicial branch or national court system
Article III- Branch, Structure, Function
Judicial Branch, Supreme Court, Interpret the Constitution
What are the qualifications for house of representatives, senate, president
Age: 25, 30,35
Citizenship: 7, 9, Life
How can individuals influence and hold the government accountable?
Voting, running for office, petitioning the government, peacefully protesting (assembly)
What is the purpose of media and political communication?
to influence public opinion
What are the third and fourth goals of the preamble and what do they mean?
Insure domestic tranquility- Maintain peace within our country
Provide for the common defense- protect the country from war and invaders
List four major powers of the president
Veto bills, grant pardons, appoint ambassadors and federal judges, negotiate treaties, etc...
Define implied powers (elastic clause)
congress can stretch their power to do what is necessary and proper to run the country
What is the main purpose of direct lobbying?
To influence legislation on behalf of their interest groups?
Analyze this image. Is there Bias, Symbolism, Propaganda? What is the message?
1947, beginning of the Cold War "Is this tomorrow america under communism" Poster
Symbolism- yes, flag burning
Propaganda- yes, fear of communism
Message- Communism would destroy America's democracy
What are the fifth and sixth goals and what do they mean?
Promote the general welfare- keep citizens happy, healthy, and prosperous
To secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and posterity- to get freedom for ourselves and future generations
List four major powers of Congress
Coin & print money, declare war, establish post offices, raise an army/navy, grant patents and copyrights, ratify treaties, collect taxes, impeachment, confirm supreme court nominations, etc...
What is the most important power of the Judicial branch?
to declare laws unconstitutional (judicial review)