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Unit 5 AP Gov
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Class action suit | multiple victims will get together to sue a company with a faulty product or a group that has caused harm to them |
| Free Rider problem | people benefit from interest groups and the policies that get passed without joining and paying dues. Groups would be more powerful if these people joined |
| What trend has been seen in interest group membership since the 1960s | membership has increased |
| in what amendment is the right to organize/assembled established | the first amendment |
| Pluralist theory vs elite theory | Pluralist- no one group dominates politics. Organized groups compete to influence policy Elite- a small number of usually wealthy educated people influence policy decisions |
| How are political parties different from interest groups | Interest groups are limited to promoting specific policies relevant to their group; political parties must address all policies as they attempt to govern. Interest groups also require you to pay dues to join |
| what are the sides of the iron triangle | interest groups, congressional commitees, bureaucratic agencies |
| main purpose of the iron triangle | work together to get policy passed that benefits all involved, establish good relationships |
| why do small groups have an advantage over large groups | it is easier to get less people to agree on something so they can get a consensus without as much argument which makes them look better |
| how do interest groups assist member of Congress | promote policy goals and help fund elections |
| what is electioneering | take part actively and energentically in the activities of an election campaign |
| Why does most PAC money go to incumbents | incumbents are more likely to win, they know what kind of issues they will back |
| Amicus Curiae brief | A document submitted by parties interested in a certain case or issue in an attempt to provide the Court with information that may be used to decide on the case. |
| What are right to work laws and who supports them | gives workers the freedom to choose whether or not to join a labor union in the workplace. Republicans and more conservative people tend to support them |
| When did the cozy relationship between the press and the presidency end? List two events | Vietnam war and watergate |
| What type of news stories do tv producers need to run (for profits)? | drama filled stories because they get the most attention |
| TV news analysis tends to last… | less than a minute (usually around 30 seconds) |
| Sound bites | short sayings that are meant to get voters attention and attract them to a certain candidate or issue |
| How does the media affect the government’s agenda? | media can draw attention to specific issues that forces the government to pay attention and try to fix them |
| How much media attention does each branch tend to receive? | executive gets the most, then legislative, then judicial |
| Watchdog orientation of the press and what purpose does it serve? | press watches the behavior of those in power and informs the public about issues that they need to know about |
| Tasks of political parties | Nominate Candidates. -Selecting candidates to run for political office. ... Influence party. -Senators and representatives from each party create and pass laws that support their party's platform. Unite Government. ... Create Balance. Inform Citizens. |
| Structure of American political parties | decentralized |
| Patronage and what was used for | Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another. exchange of money for political support |
| Closed primaries vs. open primaries | closed primaries- only persons who are registered members of a political party may vote the ballot of that political party. open primaries-does not require voters to be affiliated with a political party in order to vote for partisan candidates |
| Campaign promises kept vs. ignored | 75% of campaign promises are kept, 10% are completely ignored, 15% is not ignored but still not upheld |
| Third party facts | third parties usually don't do well in elections because they don't get much attention compared to the dominating parties. Sometimes they introduce new ideas that are implemented by the bigger parties |
| How might proportional representation help minor parties? | more candidates are elected which means that minor parties might be able to get minor party candidates through |
| How does one become a member of a political party | register to vote and tick the box with that party |
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