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Judicial review
the power the court to rule on the constitutionality of laws, acts, statues, and executive orders
describe the process of judicial review through checks and balances
it give the court the power to overturn laws passed by congress/ legislative branch or actions taken by the president/executive branch
describe the process through the court grants a writ of certiorari
the supreme court, after at least 4 judges approve the case, and the case is taken from the lower courts up to the supreme court
What is stare decisis
Justices defer the prior supreme court decisions, and apply precedent to current court cases and rule based on past decisions
what are two characteristics of a valid public opinion poll
randomzed sample, representative sample, low margin of error
why do strong public opinion as a expressed in polling results AND competitive re-elections enhance the influence of public opinion on the voting decisions of members of congress
strong public opinion are expressed because desire to get reelected and duty to represent constituents
competitve reelections because of the desire to be reelected
why do legislators voting records and party leadership limit the influence of public opinions on voting decisions of congress
voting records - avoid perception as indecisive
party leadership - gain party support
define open primary and caucus
primary election in which any voter can cast a ballot in any party's primary
a meeting or gathering of members where members deliberate and choose from a list
describe a consequence for a winner-take-all primary
shortens the timeframe for candidiates wrapping up nominatinon
explain the why the use of superdelegates increases the influence of party leaders in democratic nomination process
party leaders are assured in role in nomination process, party leaders can cast deciding vote
why is a candidate strategy to win different from strategy developed to win the general election
electorate in primary election is different from electorate in general election
how is congressional decision affected by veto power, power to issue executive orders, and power as commander in chief?
veto- results in congressional interaction with the president/executive branch during legislative process
power to issue executive orders - congress acts in response to anticipate executive orders
power as commander in chief - congress engages in oversight activities
explain how presidential decision making is affected by legislative oversight power, senate advice and consent power, and budgetary power
power of legislative oversight- presidents minimize the # or extent of actions that might draw congressional scrutiny
senate advice and consent power - presidents weigh the implication of making controversial nomination appointments
budgetary power- presidents consider budget items or programs that are important to members of congress
describe senate filibuster
senate filibuster allows a senator to prevent/delay action on a particular bill
describe 1 method by which the congress exercises oversight of federal bureaucracy
budgetary process- power of the purse, power to decide what to spend money on
explain how casework affects members attention to legislation
diverts time, resources, and staff, thus reducing members ability to focus on legislation
compare minority representation in 1960 adn 2010
increase :)
how did the voting rights act of 1965 and 24th amendment remove the barriers of minority voting
VRA - eliminated voter registration requirements
the 24th amendment assisted in the removal barriers- eliminated poll taxes
what was 1 barrier that impedes minority representation in congress
ID requirement, english only ballots, this affects voting for candidates of a minority race
describe two political factors that affect presidents decision to appoint federal judiciary
gender, ideaology, party, race, scandal!!!!!!
identify two political factors that affect the confirmation process of a presidents nominees and explain how each factor complicates a confirmation
advice and consent, filibuster, gender, holds, ideaology, - how it complicates? Biases, racism, sexism, all the isms
how does one legislative power serve as a check on court decisions
amendments, impeachment
how does one executive power serve as a check on court decisions
power of appointment, executive enforcement
describe 2 techniques interest groups use to influence elections- issue networks and amicus curiae briefs
interest groups participate in issue networks by providing money, info and resources. They use amicus briefs in hope of influencing cases
explain how the media and pluralism limit interest group infleunce
media is gatekeepers of info, pluralism limits interest group influence
define direct democracy
rule by the people + individual participation on legislation or policy
define republican form of government
authority is delegated to elected representatives to make decision on behalf of citizens
describe why the framers chose a republican form of government over a direct democracy
fear of mob rule, size of country, lack of trust
describe trustee model and delegate model
trustee model - decisions made by elected official using their own personal views or decision made by elected official
delegate model - decisions made by elected official mirror the constituents' views
explain why a member of congress might sometimes act as a trustee rather than a delegate
information access, reliance on expertise, salience of issue
what are two important functions of political parties in the US elections
cues for voters, provide platform of issues
describe one important role political parties play within congress to promote the party's public policy agenda
leadership positions in congress are assigned on party basis
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