GOV Political Participation Flashcards
What side is the Democratic Party?(Left or Right)
Left
What side is the Republican Party?(Left or Right)
Right
What is Political Parties?
Parties want to be the government(Republican Party & Democratic)
What is Interest group?
groups just want to influence the government
What is a Media gatekeeper?
It is to decide what to report on
What is a Media watchdog?
It makes sure the government is responsible for the expectations of the jobs
What are the cons of political parties?
They are not in the condition but divide the country
What are the pros of political parties
They can connect with the people to the government and they nominate candidates for office that represent them
What is a One party?
It does not have an election
What is a Two party?
It is majority rule
What is a Multi-party?
It is proportional representation
What is Majority Rule mean?
The one with the most votes wins
What does Liberals mean?
It means that they want more government action & change(Democratic Party Left)
What does Conservative mean?
They want the government to stay out of their private lives and economic matters with a preference for the status quo(Republican Party Right)
Mixed Economic
Allows for private business with rules to regulate them
Command Economic
It has an economy controlled by the government
Market Economic
It is based on supply & demand laissez-faire(Gov stay out)government in the economy
What is Republic
It has decision made by representatives
What is Direct Democratic
It has the people make all the decision
What is Civic Duties
You must be done(Jury duty & paying taxes)
What is Civic Responsibilities
It should be done(Voting & Helping other)
What is Civic Virtue
Sacrificing personal interest for the good of the community like (First responders & the military)
Media Literacy
Spotting bias or fake news and to check the source for credibility
Beliefs of the Democratic Party
Support pro-choice, gun control, and environment regulations
