Political Parties (1)
This refers to the voters who identify with one political party.
party-in-the-electorate
Term for individuals who represent an interest group before the government; they are usually paid and must register.
lobbyists
In early America, newspapers were generally sponsored by these organizations.
political parties
This division of the government enforces environmental laws and requires environmental impact statements.
the Environmental Protection Agency – EPA
This approach to U.S. foreign policy (dominant after World War II) referred to the deep involvement of the United States in world affairs.
internationalism
The section of the country switch from support for the Democrats to support for the Republicans between 1968 and the present.
the South
Interest groups differ from these organizations, because electing candidates is not their main function, they don’t directly control the government, and they usually have more focused interests.
political parties
This role of journalism refers to the part played by the media in allowing politicians to speak to the public.
Common-carrier function
This extreme in government regulation can result in risky and harmful behaviors (e.g. the subprime mortgage crisis).
under-regulation
This organization is associated most directly with the use of military power as a tool of foreign policy.
the Department of Defense
This party tends to favor bigger government and higher taxes (particularly on the wealthy)
Democrats
Revolving door laws require that former lawmakers do this before becoming lobbyists.
Wait a period of time – usually 1-2 years
This refers to an approach to journalism that publishes sensational or scandalous material in order to boost sales.
yellow journalism
The fact that the U.S. economy is based on private transactions but still has important functions for the government to play means it is this type of economy.
mixed
The U.S. War in Afghanistan was part of this post-Cold War challenge.
struggle against terrorism
One of two original parties in the United States that supported a strong central government, favored the elite, and promoted manufacturing.
the Federalists
This is an informal and temporary grouping of officials, lobbyists, and policy specialists.
issue network
In the 1950s, this invention revolutionized the news media.
television
This is a program that provides medical benefits to the elderly.
Medicare
This agreement from 1968 was intended to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Two roles of third parties in the current U.S. political system.
Spoilers – shift election in favor of a major party, raise issues later taken on by major parties
Lobbyists lobbying Congress send to focus on these two groups.
potential friends and key committee members
Recently, this has been happening to the size of network news audiences.
They have been getting smaller.
The Biden administration recently spent $144 billion on this educational initiative.
student debt forgiveness
A standoff over the placement of nuclear missiles bases here developed in 1963, before being successfully resolved through diplomacy.
Cuba