court cases pt 2
new york times co. v US
-1971
- Nixon administration tried to prevent the new York times Washington post from publishing materials that belong to the history in Vietnam, protects national security.
what is a scientific poll?
this is one way to make sure every person is represented, these are random sampling controls to make sure it correctly represents the population
what is the media also know as?
public finance, private donations, individual donations,
what is Federalist #10 trying to create?
Federalist #10 is working towards building a republic, and encouraging people to support the constitution.
Schenck v US
-1919
-during WWI, schenck and Elizabeth distributed leaflets claiming that the draft violated the 13th amendment, charges with violating the espionage act of 1917.
what happens when when there is different probability of one demographic group that the research doesn't expect.
selection bias
How does the media manipulate the message of a speech?
By using sound bites, which is taking 30 second clips from a speech, an changing the whole message.
What is soft money and hard money?
Soft money is money given to a whole party whereas hard money is money given directly to a candidate.
what is federalist #10 working against?
Federalist #10 is trying to prevent a faction from developing.
Tinker V Des Moines
-1969
-Students in Des monies wanted to show their support for the truce in the Vietnam war by wearing black-arm bands to school, but the school banned them and they got punished for wearing them, the school was sued for violating the freedom of expression.
what does the methodology of a survey include?
identification
development
training of interviews
determination of the poll
data collection
assessment
conclusion
what are the different sources of media?
print, broadcast, internet
describe Super Pacs
there is no limit on the money gave and is given to a party.
What was Madison offer for a resolution for factions?
Madison explained that a republic government would prevent and keep factions controlled, they cant be fixed but we can help them .
Wisconsin v Yoder
-1972
- Jonas and Wallace, Amish persecuted under Wisconsin law that required all children attend high school, Amish parents refused to send their kids to high school, free exercise of religion took majority.
what are the types of scientific polls?
tracking polls, entrance polls, exit polls.
What protects the citizens right to free press?
The 1st amendment
descirbe PACS
- Political Actions Committee
- created to influence state/federal elections, 5000 limit, this money goes directly to candidates.
Why does Madison believe that the new federal constitution provides the balance the US would need?
there are two distinct legislatures.
Engel V Vitale
-1962
-new York state board organized a prayer before school but a group challenged this because it violated the 1st amendment, ruled unconstitutional.
what is the difference of a scientific and unscientific polls?
the biggest difference is that scientific polls randomly select their samples
What is the difference between Agenda setting and Agenda cutting?
The biggest difference between the two the info that is shared to the public and the info that isn't share to the public. Agenda cutting is the info that is chose not to share.
how many other spending groups are there and what is their purpose?
527 and their money is used for voter registration, no specific candidate but for a specific issue.
How does Madison "shoot down" the possibility of removing the causes?
you would have to destroy liberty and freedoms that allow them to exist. If you destroy liberty and freedom you destroy government.