Before the Constitution
Group that opposed the ratification of the constitution
Who are the anti-federalists
the most serious danger to a republic according to James Madison and most others at the constitutional convention
What are factions
Political ideology that promotes a stronger central government and a wide scope for the central government.
What is the liberal ideology
This theory of government holds that open, multiple, and competing groups can check the asserted power by any one group. This is one argument in favor of interest groups.
What is Pluralism
This is the name for a state that isn't predictably won by one party or another.
What is a swing state
stated the colonists rationale to protect their natural rights by instituting a new government
What is the Declaration of Independence
a series of essays written in support of ratifying the constitution
What are the Federalist Papers
People support a candidate because they see others are supporting them.
What is the bandwagon effect?
This problem occurs when people do not join an organization but enjoy the benefits of it
What is a free rider
What is the difference between an open and closed primary?
Open - What is anyone who is registered to vote can vote
Closed - What is must be registered with a party
Document that created strong states governments and a weak, ineffective central government
What is the Articles of Confederation
the supreme court established the power of judicial review for itself in this landmark case
What is Marbury vs. Madison
The process through which individuals in society acquire political attitudes, views, and knowledge, based on inputs from family, schools, the media and others
What is political socialization
Legal argument written by an interest group who is not a party in a case with the purpose of voicing their opinion on the matter.
What is an amicus brief
On which congressional candidates/races do most PACs spend their money in order to gain the most influence?
What are congressional incumbents
Exposed the division between rural poor and urban elite, and highlighted the need for a national military
What is Shay's Rebellion
voting rights, requirements, and eligibility were left to these governmental agents by the founders.
What are the states
Relatively small proportion of people who are chosen in a survey so as to be representative of the whole group being studied.
What is a sample
An iron triangle is a relation between what three types of groups?
What are Congressional committees, federal agencies, interest groups
How do most states allocate their electoral votes?
What is a winner take all system
Conflict that encouraged the British crown to impose taxes on the American colonists
What is the French and Indian War "Seven Year's War"
Theory suggests that citizens give consent to be governed
Social Contract Theory
A coherent set of values and beliefs about public policy
What is political ideology
Name 3 actions interest groups take in attempts to influence public policy
What is Lobbying, litigation, electioneering, use of media, protest
This case held that corporations and unions can make financial contributions to political candidates and parties through their own treasuries, overturning parts of the Buckley case. Super PACs were allowed to be created due to the ruling in this case.