cause that a group seeks to foster groups with popular clauses like VFW & Humane Society (animals)
What is Ideology
100
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, resident of Unites States for 14 yr prior to election.
What is Eligibility requirements for President
100
Those who supported the ratification of the Constitution on the grounds that the Article of Confederation was inadequate deal with the exigencies of the union.
What is FEDERALISTS
100
Legitimacy of government, choose officials to fulfill positions in government, judge performance of those in government.
What is FUNCTIONS OF ELECTIONS
100
Game orientation to media coverage of political races in campaigns and elections.
What is HORSE RACE
200
AMA and ABA are more effective than low status groups like KKK (Klu Klux Klan)
What is High Status Groups
200
foremost and primary institution of political socialization. Parents are the foremost agents of socialization
What is FAMILY
200
Small numberof people assembled in a comfortable setting to discuss and respond to themes and issues of a candidate
What is FOCUS GROUP
200
Running party business and publicity. Organizing the national convention, campaigning and fundraising
What is FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND ITS CHAIR
200
Issues that generate strong responses from the public as exhibited by a focus group
What is HOT BUTTON ISSUES
300
Well structured groups like UAW or United Steel Workers. More effective because they have local chapters or offices that address national goals.
What is STRUCTURE
300
Media presents contrasting views on important public issues
What is FAIRNESS DOCTRINE
300
Media...because of power to select, interpret and transmit information
What is FOURTH BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT
300
Nominations of party's Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates. Adoption of party platform, changes in party rules, endorsement of national committee members.
What is FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
300
The building up of the personality (mannerism, appearance, humor, words, ease) of a candidate rather than focusing on issues.
What is IMAGE
400
Able leaders like Walter Reuther and Neil Fraser of UAW who make their union highly effective
What is Leadership
400
Member of the Electoral College who votes against a candidate with most popular votes in his/her state
What is Faithless Elector
400
Free loader who enjoys benefits obtained by a group without contributing anything to its costs.
What is FREE RIDER
400
1- Represent the people 2 - link government and people 3 - simplify issues 4 - nominate candidates 5 - campaigning 6-governance if party wins; oppose if they lose 7-educate public 8-help people with social services
What is FUNCTIONS OF A POLITICAL PARTY
400
Triumphs over television. Elmo Roper states that we underestimate the native intelligence of the American voter and overestimate important info that the voter needs to make decisions.
What is IMAGE NOT SUBSTANCE
500
Winner must have 270 votes or majority out of 538 votes.
What is Electoral College System
500
Lobbyists register with Congress annually and declare income, expenditures, names of employers
What is FEDERAL REGULATION OF LOBBYING
500
Influence government, oppose demands of rival groups, lobby support for its position, educate public, promote its interest, access to policy makers.
What is FUNCTIONS OF AN INTEREST GROUP
500
Medial leaders decide which news stores will be covered
What is GATE KEEPER
500
One who already occupies a position. They have name recognition, patronage, able to win re-elections.