Unit 5 Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
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Linkage Institutions

A

Structures that connect people to the government

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2
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Political Efficacy

A

A person’s belief that they can influence politics

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3
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Voter Turnout

A

Percentage of eligible voters who actually vote

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4
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Franchise

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The right to vote

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5
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Party Coalition

A

Groups that support a political party

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6
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Interest Groups

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Organizations that seek to influence policy

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7
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Iron Triangle

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Relationship between Congress, bureaucracy, and interest groups

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8
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PAC

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Group that raises money for candidates

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9
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Super PAC

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Can raise unlimited money but can’t coordinate directly

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10
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Electoral College

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Process for electing the president

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11
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Incumbency Advantage

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Sitting members of Congress are likely to win reelection

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12
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Horse-Race Journalism

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Focus on who’s winning, not issues

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13
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Citizen United v. FEC (2010)

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Struck down limits on independent political spending

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14
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Rational Choice

A

Vote based on personal benefit

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15
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Retrospective

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Vote based on past performance

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16
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Prospective

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Vote based on promises

17
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Party-Line

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Vote for same party across ballot

18
Q

Age

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Older people vote more

19
Q

Education

A

More education = more likely to vote

20
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Income

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Wealthier people vote more

21
Q

Race

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Historically lower turnout among minorities, but varies

22
Q

Registration Laws

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Stricter laws may lower turnout

23
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Compulsory Voting

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Not in U.S.—optional voting reduces turnout

24
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PACs

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Donate directly, but have contribution limits

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Super PACs
Unlimited spending, but no coordination
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501(c) groups
Nonprofits; can do some political work without disclosing donors