Interest Groups
Spreading ideas to persuade people to your side
Propaganda
Representative slice of the total population
Sample
A set of beliefs that form the basis of a political system
Ideology
All people who work for the executive branch
Administration
Made flag burning legal
Texas v. Johnson
Largest and generally the most effective agricultural group
Farm Bureau
A person who has more than usual influence over the views of others
Opinion Leader
America's 1st 2 political parties
Federalists & Anti-Federalists
Vice President's Salary
$230,700
Police officers can "stop and frisk" a person if they have probable cause
Terry v. Ohio
An organization of workers who share the same type of job or industry
Labor Union
Best way to measure public opinion
Public Opinion Polls
Political parties choose the candidates who run for office
Nominating Function
Spokesperson for the President and executive branch
White House Press Secretary
Struck down state laws banning interracial marriage
Loving v. Virginia
2 other names for interest groups
Pressure Groups or Special Interests
Name 3 factors that shape public opinion
Family, School, Opinion Leaders, and Media
Exists when there are several major parties and many lesser parties
Multiparty System
Manages everyday operation of the White House Office
Chief of Staff
Can't exclude jurors solely on their race
Batson v. Kentucky
The the least organized and the smallest in number in business interest groups
Professional Groups
Name 4 factors that measure public opinion
Elections, Interest Groups, Media, Personal Contacts, and Public Opinion Polls
Name 3 distinct types of Minor Parties
Ideological, Single Issue, Economic Protest and Splinter
3 Duties of the Vice President
Preside over the Senate
Help decide presidential disability
Serve as president if the president is unable to perform his duties
Read the Miranda Rights
You have the right to remain silent, anything you say will be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney, if you can't afford one, one will be appointed to you.