nominate candidates, mobilize voters, provide campaign funding etc
What are the functions of political parties
100
The advantage of being reelected when you are already in office, especially in the house of representatives
What is incumbency advantage
100
declare war, regulate commerce, taxing, establishing courts etc.
What are congressional powers
100
Power given to Congress that allows them to remove the president from office for treason, bribery and other high crimes
What is impeachment
100
The location in the constitution where judicial powers can be found
What is article three
200
the move away from main political parties to independance
What is dealignment
200
a primary where voters may vote for one candidate per office of either party
What is a blanket primary
200
tactic used to delay a vote on a bill in the senate, can be ended by invoking cloture
What is a filibuster
200
They carry's out the presidents administrative responsibilities and includes the national security council and the office of management and budget (OMB).
What is the executive office
200
This case set up judicial review
What is marbury v madison
300
lobbying, testifying before congress, amicus curiae briefs, political donations etc
How do interest groups influence government
300
The act of moving your primary earlier in the year in order to increase your influence in the election.
What is frontloading
300
a congressional committee that is permanent an specialized
What is a standing committee
300
The location in the constitution where the executive powers are listed
What is article two
300
The practice of having four judges want to hear a case for it to be heard
What is the rule of four
400
the practice of using personal friendships and information to get political advantages
What is influence peddling
400
chosen by voters to vote at the convention who are committed to a particular presidential candidate
What is a delegate
400
assigning committees, setting the calendar, leading floor debate etc
How does congressional leadership affect legislation
400
A type of agency that crosses business corporations and government, such as Amtrak
What is a government corporation
400
used by interest groups to influence the courts, these are given to the courts in order to give additional evidence that they believe is important to the case.
What are amicus curiae briefs
500
parties that are created that rejects the prevailing attitudes and policies of the political system
What are doctrinal parties
500
This court case ruled money is free speech and that soft money donations cannot be limited
What is citizens united v fec
500
used by members of congress to bring federal funds to their home states
What is pork barrel legislation
500
this act gave bureaucracy members the right to vote but not the right to actively campaign for candidates or run for office.
What is the hatch act
500
An opinion where you agree with the decision but for different reasons from the majority