Congress Flashcards
1
Q
Constituency
A
The extent that the political institution is linked or allied with important political forces
2
Q
Organization
A
The institutions capacity to make, implement, and enforce decisions efficiently
3
Q
19th Century
A
- Strong Constituency
- Strong Organization because of Political Party Influence
4
Q
Early 20th Century Congress
A
- Weak Constituency because of Increases in Presidential Power
- Weak Organization because of the Decline of Political Parties
5
Q
Senator McCarthy
A
Anti-communists Campaign
6
Q
Senator Kefauver
A
Campaign against organized crime
