apgov ch 1

Question 1

2 questions of government

Answer 1

how should we govern? what should government do?

Question 2

5 functions of government

Answer 2

maintain national defense, preserve order, socialize the young, provide public goods and services, and collect taxes

Question 3

what is politics?

Answer 3

who gets what, when, and how

Question 4

robert dahl - ideal democratic process does 5 things

Answer 4

equality in voting, enlightened understanding, inclusion, effective participation, citizen control of the agenda

Question 5

3 theories of who really rules

Answer 5

pluralism, elitism, hyperpluralism

Question 6

pluralism

Answer 6

groups with shared interests that have influence on the public through shared organized efforts

Question 7

elitism

Answer 7

power with the upper class

Question 8

hyperpluralism

Answer 8

government is weakened with the influence of major groups (too many voices)

Question 9

challenges of democracy

Answer 9

Increased complexity of issues, limited participation in government, escalating campaign costs, and diverse political interests

Question 10

gridlock

Answer 10

interests clash, nothing gets done

Question 11

public policy

Answer 11

a choice the government makes in response to a political issue

Question 12

political agenda

Answer 12

a list of issues that need government attention

Question 13

political issue

Answer 13

solution to the problem

Question 14

public goods

Answer 14

Goods, such as clean air and clean water, that everyone must share.

Question 15

linkage institutions

Answer 15

people’s issues become political issues on political agenda

Question 16

how does policymaking work?

Answer 16

responds to the priorities of the people