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gov test 3 Flashcards

(51 cards)

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political party

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a group of people with broad common intrests who organize to win election, control gov, and thereby inluence gov policies

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one party

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the party is the gov

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3
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two party

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when two parties compete for power, minor parties exist

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multi-party

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nations that allow more than one political party

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third party

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any party other than one of the two major parties

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splinter

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splits away from one of the major parties becasue of some disagreement

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single-issue party

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focuses exclusively on one major society, economic, or moral issue

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ideological party

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focuses on overall change in society rather than an issue

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intrest group

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want to pass policy

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10
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party platform

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containing diff ideologies

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propaganda

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using ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinon

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caucuses

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meeting of party members to choose canidates

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open/closed primary

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voting for canidates of one party (best dem. or rep.)

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nominatng convention

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a political convention held every four years in the United States by most of the political parties who will be fielding nominees in the upcoming U.S. presidential election

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petition

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A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

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transfer

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type of propganda: associating a patriotic symbol with a canidate

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bandwagon

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type of propaganda: urging voters to support a canidate because everyone else is

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plain folks

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type of propaganda: identifying the canidate as “just one of the common people”

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labeling

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type of propaganda: name calling

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testimonial

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type of propaganda: a celebrity endorses a canidate

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spin

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type of propaganda: interpreting a political event or statement from a particular point of veiw

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card stacking

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type of propaganda: giving only one side of the facts to support a canidate’s position

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lobbying

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technique of intrest group: influence government policy thru direct contact

24
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ligitation

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technique of intrest group: “friends of the court” ex. amicus curiae brief

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amicus curiae brief
1) file briefs that consist of a written argument for their side. 2) class action suit
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class action suit
technique of intrest group: lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group
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electioneering
technique of intrest group: keep people in office who are sympathetic to group wants and needs
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dispensing patronage
functions of political parties: parties give favors to their members; most of the time its a deal
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educating the public
functions of political parties: parties share their veiws and information by radio, TV, pamplets, and more. the public will vote based on their veiws.
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recruiting canidates
functions of political parties: political parties look for people that would make good canidates and would win. they base the chance of winning on public approval
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loyal opposition
functions of political parties: the minority party assumes the position of "watch dog" over governament, becasue they don't have a main role in government this is how they express their veiws
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reduction of conflict
functions of political parties: parties encourage groups to work together. an outcome of this is modern policies with mass appeal
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operating the government
functions of political parties: political parties run and staff the government by getting people in office most of the time one party operates teh white house and the other operates congress
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12th amendment
provides the procedure for voting the president and vice president
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15th amenment
black males can vote
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17th amendment
people elect senators
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23rd amendment
DC gets 3 electoral votes
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19th amendment
women can vote
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24th amendment
abolished poll tax
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26th amendment
18+ years can vote
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problems of 3rd parties
getting a ballot, funding for campaigning, winning elections due to: single member districts and winner take all system
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when is election day
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
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what does FEC stand for an do?
Federal Election Commission. It regulates the FECA act: limits the amount of donation (money) that can be given to a canidate
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where money comes from for campaigning
donations, foundations, federal grants, and contracts
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how is electoral college determined?
number of senators and congressman in that state
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reasons people vote
civic duty
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how one joins a political party
declares it
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what happens at the national convention for each party
each party chooses the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates, ratify the party platform, elect officers, and adopt rules
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political efficacy
when you think your vote counts
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party centrism
to support your politial party
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political apathy
when you think your vote doesn't count | registration