polling
What is valid form
If conclusion of argument follows a premis, we say it has valid form
What is core conviction?
Freedom house was founded on core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nation where governments are accountable to their people
What is a Democracy?
A system of government where all eligible members of state through elected officials
What is Backsliding
Process of regime change t word autocracy in which the exercise of political power becomes arbitarayand repressive (Democratic Decline)
What is conspiracism?
Is the belief in a primary of conspiracies. It serves as a need for diversion in social and political groups in america
Polling sample
Ways to research voting behavior by surveying a group to collect data(provided more accurate data)
What is political framework?
Addresses the problem of individuals and interests groups conflicting goals or agendas
Why do government policies must be just?
What is governments should provide basic functions , protection of rights , prevent violence and promote personal well being
What is Logic?
The way we connect ideas 💡 together
How do Americans “know” it isn’t so?
Americans are skeptical about our government we are easily influenced by our environment and what we see or experience.
What is form?
Evaluating the structure of thinking the process of reasoning, how we connect ideas, to premis
What is civil liberties?
Guarantees us and freedoms that government commit not to abridge either by constitution, legistislation or judicial interpretation without due process
What is normative implications?
Deals with the ethical foundations of Democracy and democratic institution
What is scientific method?
The use of logic and evidence based method to answer political Q’s
What is media coverage? Why is it important?
Reporting and dissemination of news and information by various media outlet. Helps the public with current events issues , holds individuals , organizations and governments responsible for their actions
What is sampling error?
A survey, predicted difference between the average opinion expressed by survey respondents (called margin of error)
What is fact checking
Process of verifying factual accuracy of questioned reporting and statements
What key characteristics do we observe in our Democracy?
1. Freedom of speech
2. Balance of power
3. Civil liberties
4. Independent Judiciary free from control
What is sound argument
Requires both factually accurate content and logically valid form
What is polarization
Is a divergence of political attitudes away from center, towards ideological extremes
What do pollsters and survey researchers hope to achieve through scientific polling?
Make voting outcomes as fair as possible to include everyone
What is mythology
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity
What are the parts of the political system, what is the purpose?
1. Legislative Branch (senate House do Reps. (Create laws)
2. Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) defends laws
3. Federal Branch the President signs laws, enforces laws by congress
What is social desirability bias?
When respondents give answers to Q’s they believe will make them look good to others
What is a conspiracy theory?
An explanation of a situation or event that asserts the existence of a conspiracy by a power or group