First 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Majority Rule
A
Alternative to make up a decision. Majority has to be respected
2
Q
Representation
A
Relationship between the leaders and many followers
3
Q
PACs
A
Political action committee
- raising and spending $ to elect and defeat candidates
4
Q
Political issues
A
Problem brought up when people disagree about an issue
- how to fix it
5
Q
Democracy
A
Selection of policymakers to represent people’s preferences
6
Q
Linkage institutions
A
Citizens concerns put on the policy agenda
- institutions : elections political parties interest groups and media
7
Q
Constitution
A
Nations basic laws
- creates political institutions, assigns/divides power in gov + provides certain guarantees to citizens
8
Q
Virginia plan
A
Representation based on states population
9
Q
New Jersey plan
A
Equal representation REGARDLESS of population
10
Q
Connecticut compromise
A
2 houses of congress
- house of reps; population
- senate; each state- 2 reps
