chapter 3-congress

Question 1

why is congressional approval so low?

Answer 1

Constituents do not feel that they are heard by the people they elected in office

Question 2

why does congress delegate its powers

Answer 2

to shield themselves from political scrutiny

Question 3

What is America’s gov’t structure; what does that
mean

Answer 3

Democratic Republic, Representatives of the populace are elected to serve in office

Question 4

TIP O’ neal

Answer 4

coined the term “ All politics is local” refers to the idea that a politician’s primary concern should be their constituents

Question 5

Burke

Answer 5

” parliament is a deliberative assembly with one entrance” the idea that politicians should be
unified in pursuit of the good for the whole

Question 6

True Democracy

Answer 6

leaders are chosen by a lottery (Ancient Athens)

Question 7

reasons why elected officials vote a certain way

Answer 7

Political ideology
party loyalty-party wants voters to
vote a certain way
constituent service - politicians reflect What constituents want

Question 8

lifespan of a bill

Answer 8

Bill is drafted in the House; sent to a standing committee (Composed of appointed officials) who draft legislation ; if they do not do so the bill dies; reconcile disparities in bill, to which point it gets sent back to the house

Question 9

Judicial Deference

Answer 9

The act of a court deferring to the judgement of another party (regulatory agencies)

Question 10

Executive control of agencies

Answer 10

executive agencies have the power to enact laws within the scope of their authority