EXAM 2 Flashcards

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political socialization

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the lifelong process through which individuals aquire political beliefs, values, and attitudes

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agents of socialization

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family, schools, peers, media, and social instiutions that influence political values

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political ideology

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a set of beliefs about politics and the role of government

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liberalism

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emphasizes social equality, government intervention in the economy, and expanded social programs

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conservatism

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advocates for limited government, personal responsibility, and traditional social values

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libertarianism

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favors individual freedom, limited government in both social and economic matters

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how polling is done

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methods include random sampling, survey design, and question phrasing to guage public opinion

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polling errors

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errors can stem from sampling bias, question wording, and response inaccuracies

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9
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amendments impacting voting rights

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15, 19, 24, 26

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15th amendment

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prohibited voting discrimination based on race

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19th amendment

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granted women the right to vote

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12
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24th amendment

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outlawed poll taxes in federal elections

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26th amendment

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lowered the voting age to 18

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voting requirements

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criteria like citizenship, residency, and age requirements

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15
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voting demographics

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examines how age, gender, income, and race impact voting behavior

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16
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comparing voting in the u.s and europe

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key differences include voter turnout rates, election frequency, and voting laws

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17
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historical voting barriers

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literacy tests and poll taxes [ previously used to disenfranchise certain groups]

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18
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political parties

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organizations that aim to influence government by getting members elected to office

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history of political parties

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evolution from the federalists and anti federalists to modern republicans and democrats

20
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primary elections

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elections within a party to select a candidate for the general election

21
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third parties

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minor parties that can influence major party platforms and election outcomes

22
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single member districts

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electoral system where one representative is chosen per district, favoring a two-party system

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proportional representation

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electoral system where parties gain seats based on the percentage of votes received

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party organization

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structure of national, state, and local party organizations and their roles in elections

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cost of campaigns
includes campaign financing, fundrasing, and the impact of money on politics
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interest groups
organizations that influence government policy without seeking direct election
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iron triangle
relationship between congress, government agencies, and interest groups
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inside lobbying
directly influencing policymakers through meetingd and information sharing
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outside lobbying
mobilizing public opinion and grassroots efforts to influence policymakers
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agency capture
when regulatory agencies prioritize the interests of the groups they regulate over the public
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political action committees (PACs)
organizations that raise money to influence elections
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citizens united v. FEC
supreme court ruling allowing unlimited corporate and union spending in elections
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free rider problem
when individuals benefit from an interest groups efforts without contributing
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incentives for interest group membership
includes material, purposive, and solitary incentives
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amicus curiae
"friend of the court" breifs submitted to provide additional perspectives in judicial cases
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federal communications commission (FCC)
regulates broadcasting and enforces media laws
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high choice vs. low choice media
high choice media offers diverse content options, while low choice limits exposure
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media coverage
how the media reports on political events, influencing public perception
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equal-time rule
requires equal airtime for political candidates on broadcast media
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yellow journalism
sensationalized news to attract readers, common in the late 19th century
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fairness doctrine
former FCC policy requiring balanced covrage on controversial issues
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media functions
signaler functions common carrier functions watchdog function partisan function
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signalar function
alerts the public to important issues
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common carrier function
provides a communication channel for government to reach the public
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watchdog function
monitors government actions and exposes wrongdoing
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partisan function
media outlets that openly promote specific politcal perspectives