U.S. Constitution
What are the checks and balances of the Executive Branch?
Can Veto Laws
Define Name Calling
Trash talking another product or person
Name 4 symbols commonly used in political cartoons
donkey, elephant, Uncle Sam, eagle, dove
What is the most important Party Function?
Nominate Candidates for public office
Define Verification
Fact-checking information
What are the checks and balances of the Judicial Branch?
Executive branch can fire/hire
Give an example of Glittering Generalities
Large, Broad statement that doesn't really mean anything
How might a cartoonist use exageration in a Political Cartoon?
Make certain parts of people larger or smaller than in real life.
What is a "Watchdog"
The party not in power watches over the party in power very closely.
Define Transparency
Being open about the process and sources
What are the checks and balances of the Legislative Branch?
Laws must be passed by both houses/limits itself
Define Transfer
Associating something respected or approved with the candidate
What is Labeling?
When a cartoonist labels objects or people so readers can easily determine what they are
What is an Ideological Party?
Set on beliefs on social, economic and political issues
Define Accountability
Naming the author, or admitting to mistakes
Who believed in the rights of the accused?
Cesare Beccaria
Give example of Testimonial
A famous person endorsing a product or candidate
Give example of an Analogy
Open for interpretation
Splinter parties
Minor parties that have split from another Major party
Define Independance
Staying away from stories already being covered
What is important about Article I Section 8?
Imposed taxes without consent
Define Plain Folk
Claiming to be one of the common people
What is Irony?
The difference between the way things are and the ways things should be
Name three political Parties today.
Republican, Democrat, Green
How do you know if a news source is a good one?
They have accurate information, make adjustments to inaccurate information they post, make updates to stories as details are released.