10 terms

Question 1

Presidential Power

Answer 1

authority by the President TO enforce laws, command the military, and make executive orders.

Question 2

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)

Answer 2

U.S. federal gov THAT… reviews proposed regulations, TO make sure its consitant WITH the President’s policies.

Question 3

Policy Entrepreneurs

Answer 3

People WHO promote policy ideas BY shaping public opinion AND influencing the policy agenda outside of formal government structures.

Question 4

Legislative Timing

Answer 4

Strategic decisions ON when to push for legislation, WHICH influences the likelihood of a bill’s success or failure BASED on political considerations AND public opinion.

Question 5

Collective Action Problem

Answer 5

Difficulty in achieving a common goal WHEN individuals have conflicting interests, leading to free-riding. Overcoming it requires coordination and cooperation.

Question 6

Judicial Activism

Answer 6

Philosophy where judges interpret the Constitution TO promote social or political change, INVOLVING a broader interpretation of constitutional rights.

Question 7

The “Two Publics”

Answer 7

Concept highlighting the dif between an attentive public (informed and engaged in politics) AND a mass public (less informed and less active).

Question 8

Judicial Review

Answer 8

Power of courts to review and potentially invalidate government actions, ensuring compliance with the constitution. A key element of checks and balances.

Question 9

Proportional Representation

Answer 9

Electoral system where parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive, encouraging diverse representation.

Question 10

Civic Activism

Answer 10

Involvement of citizens in activities aimed at influencing or changing the government, including protests, advocacy, and community organizing.