Topic 1.1 Foundations
Document that establishes the U.S. Government but naming the powers of the 3 branches and amendments to protect people's rights
What is the Constitution?
A ideology that supports change and social equality
What is a liberal?
a group or organization that links people to the government
What is a linkage institution?
Media hopes to maximize ratings and views to make a
What is a profit?
Phase 1 of the election process, known as nomination and has low voter turnout
What is a primary?
Controls on the government that give the branches different roles/responsibilities and they can hold each other accountable.
What are separation of powers and checks and balances?
income, race, age, level of education, gender, location all are considered...
What are demographics?
What is an interest group?
media covers elections and polls to provide information on candidates' popularity
What is scorekeeper?
Have to be a registered party member to vote in this type of primary; leads to lower voter turnout
What is a closed primary?
by James Madison, supports Federalism
What is Federalist 51?
Family, Demographics, Peers, School, Political Knowledge
What is political socialization?
an organization that creates a platform to communicate beliefs to voters
What is a political party?
Influence elections by acting as gatekeeper, scorekeeper, or watchdog
What is media?
Elections that occur every 2 years, less popular than the presidential election
What are mid-terms?
Power of the people
What is popular sovereignty?
number of people who turn out to vote
What is voter turnout?
A group or organization focused on a single issue that uses money and lobbying to influence policy
What is a PAC?
survey that collects data on public opinion
What is a poll?
Used to debate the constitutionality of laws
What is litigation?
Argues for strong government and balance between the national and state governments
What is federalism?
A person who is well educated, a minority, and lives in the city will most likely vote...
What is a Democrat?
A form of protesting that allows people to gather together to influence policy
What is grassroots lobbying?
Piece of news that is widespread but not actually factual
What is fake news?
NAACP, AARP, Sierra Club are all examples of
What is an interest group?