Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘Constituency’?
The united states
What does ‘Change in power over time’ refer to?
Its growth
What is the role of the Cabinet?
Political executive
What is meant by ‘Institutional Presidency’?
i.e. OMB
What is the Vice President’s role?
2nd in line for Presidency, tie breaking vote
Define ‘Informal Power’.
Set direction
Define ‘Formal Power’.
Commander in Chief, Chief diplomat
What does ‘Rally Around the Flag’ mean?
External threat so you give up light for safety
What is ‘Bureaucracy’?
Everyone who looks for government
What are ‘Government Corporations’?
Spend/make their money from tickets
What are ‘Executive Agencies’?
Agencies that report to the President
What is an ‘Independent Regulatory Agency’?
Define ‘Symmetrical Bicameralism’.
2 independent houses with equal power
What is the size and term of the House of Representatives?
435 members, terms vary
What is the size and term of the Senate?
100 members, 6 years
What does ‘Delegate’ mean in a political context?
Mirror exactly
What is the definition of a ‘Trustee’?
an individual person or member of a board given control or powers of administration of property in trust with a legal obligation to administer it solely for the purposes specified
What is a ‘Filibuster’?
Senate rule where they can ride out time of debate
Define ‘Logrolling’.
You vote for my bill, I’ll vote for yours
What does ‘Incumbency’ refer to?
Run for an office you already hold
What is the ‘Iron Triangle’?
comprises the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups, as described in 1981 by Gordon Adams.
What does ‘Open Rule’ mean?
Amend a bill on the floor
What does ‘Closed Rule’ refer to?
No amendments to a bill on the floor
What is ‘Pork Barrel legislation’?
Attach riders
