Chapter 1 Introducing Government In America

Question 0

Explain what is meant by majority rule and minority rights.

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Majority: choosing between alternatives requires majority’s desire to be respected
Minority rights: guarantees rights to those who do not belong to majorities and allows that they might join majorities through persuasion and reasoned argument

Question 1

Examples of linkage institutions

Answer 1

The political channels through which people’s concerns become political issues on the policy agenda. In the United states , linkage institutions include elections, political parties, interests groups, and the media

Question 2

Explain “pluralist”

Answer 2

A theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly s competition among groups. Each one pressing for its own preferred policies.

Question 3

Explain “elite and class theory”

Answer 3

A theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided among class lines and that an upper-class will rule, regardless of the formal necessities of governmental organization.

Question 4

Explain “hyperpluralism”

Answer 4

A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened. Hyperpluralism is an extremely exaggerated and or perverted form of pluralism.

Question 5

Identify the effect Frederick Jackson Turner believed the frontier head on American government

Answer 5

The frontier was productive of individualism. According to having to survive on one’s own left and settlers with aversion to any control from the outside world –particularly from the government