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GOV Political Participation Flashcards

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What side is the Democratic Party?(Left or Right)

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Left

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What side is the Republican Party?(Left or Right)

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Right

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What is Political Parties?

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Parties want to be the government(Republican Party & Democratic)

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What is Interest group?

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groups just want to influence the government

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What is a Media gatekeeper?

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It is to decide what to report on

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What is a Media watchdog?

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It makes sure the government is responsible for the expectations of the jobs

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What are the cons of political parties?

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They are not in the condition but divide the country

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What are the pros of political parties

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They can connect with the people to the government and they nominate candidates for office that represent them

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What is a One party?

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It does not have an election

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What is a Two party?

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It is majority rule

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What is a Multi-party?

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It is proportional representation

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What is Majority Rule mean?

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The one with the most votes wins

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What does Liberals mean?

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It means that they want more government action & change(Democratic Party Left)

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What does Conservative mean?

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They want the government to stay out of their private lives and economic matters with a preference for the status quo(Republican Party Right)

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Mixed Economic

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Allows for private business with rules to regulate them

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Command Economic

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It has an economy controlled by the government

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Market Economic

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It is based on supply & demand laissez-faire(Gov stay out)government in the economy

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What is Republic

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It has decision made by representatives

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What is Direct Democratic

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It has the people make all the decision

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What is Civic Duties

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You must be done(Jury duty & paying taxes)

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What is Civic Responsibilities

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It should be done(Voting & Helping other)

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What is Civic Virtue

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Sacrificing personal interest for the good of the community like (First responders & the military)

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Media Literacy

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Spotting bias or fake news and to check the source for credibility

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Beliefs of the Democratic Party

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Support pro-choice, gun control, and environment regulations

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Beliefs of the Republican Party

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Support the free market, pro-life, gun rights

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What are examples of lobbyists and interest groups used to influence the government

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Electioneering, grassroots, PAC & Super PAC ads

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What is the purposes of government according to the preamble

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Protect the people and provide opportunities for the people

28
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Political Action Committees(PAC)

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It is how interest group give many to campaigns( to make them ads)

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