Political Parties
What type of party system does that US have?
Two-Party System
What are the three types of interest group categories we talked about?
Ideological, Single-Issue, Professional Association
What is the main purpose of the media?
To inform the public
What did the ATS do?
The American Temperance Society (ATS) was a reform organization founded in 1826 that aimed to reduce or end the consumption of alcohol in the United States.
What is party polarization?
Two extremes, little middle ground
Democrat
Republican
Name one specific interest group we addressed in class?
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What are the three roles the media has?
Watchdog, Gatekeeper, Scorekeeper
Who does the AARP help?
People over the age of 50
Name one professional association we talked about
AMA, ABA, NEA
Name a third party
Green
Libertarian
Constitution
Prohibition
What makes up the iron triangle?
Congressional Committees, Agencies, Public Interest Groups
What is libel?
Publishing false statements that are harmful to someone's reputation
What is the biggest difference between the AFL and CIO?
AFL-skilled workers
CIO-unskilled workers
What is DACA?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, created in 2012 by executive order under President Barack Obama, protects certain undocumented immigrants, known as “DREAMers”, who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and allows them to work legally.
A party realignment happens when the supporters of political parties shift dramatically, causing a major change in party platforms, coalitions, and voter bases.
What type of interest group is the NRA?
Single-Issue
What does the FCC do?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a government agency that regulates radio, television, wire, satellite, and internet communications in the United States
What does NOW stand for?
National Organization for Women
What type of party system does North Korea have?
One-Party System
Why did George Washington oppose political parties?
Fear it would lead to conflict, tension, jealousy
What does the ACLU try to protect?
Constitutional rights
What is the FOIA?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.
What does SNCC stand for?
Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee
What act did the Respect for Marriage Act repeal?
DOMA