POLS 1101

Question 1

Pluralism

Answer 1

the theory that multiple groups with different interests compete for influence over government policies. no single group dominates, and various groups balance each other out

Question 2

Collective goods

Answer 2

benefits sought by groups that are often non-excludable and non-rivalrous

Question 3

free rider

Answer 3

occurs when individuals can enjoy the benefits of collective goods without contributing to the group’s efforts

Question 4

selective benefits

Answer 4

benefits that are available only to group members, providing an incentive to join

Question 5

lobbying

Answer 5

direct interaction with policymakers to advocate for specific policies

Question 6

the courts and interest groups

Answer 6

filing amicus curiae briefs
-presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue

Question 7

ballot initiatives and referenda

Answer 7

advocating for or against specific ballot measures

Question 8

function of third parties

Answer 8

provide an alternative to major parties, bring new issues to attention, and influence the major parties platform

Question 9

internal mobilization

Answer 9

involves political conflicts and mobilization within existing groups

Question 10

external mobilization

Answer 10

involves new groups forming to advocate for their interests

Question 11

presidential election

Answer 11

every four years, determines the president

Question 12

midterm elections

Answer 12

congressional elections midway through the president’s term

Question 13

primary elections

Answer 13

intra party elections to choose candidates for the general elections

Question 14

party identification

Answer 14

an individuals loyalty to a particular political party

Question 15

Veto

Answer 15

congress can override the veto with a two thirds majority in both the house and the senate

Question 16

house

Answer 16

shorter terms, larger constituencies, initiates revenue bills

Question 17

senate

Answer 17

longer terms, smaller constituencies, approves treaties and confirms appointments

Question 18

presidential system

Answer 18

executive is separate from legislature

Question 19

parliamentary

Answer 19

executive is part of legislature

Question 20

executive

Answer 20

powers explicitly stated in the constitution

Question 21

legislative

Answer 21

powers not explicitly stated by inferred from the consititution

Question 22

judicial

Answer 22

influence over the judicial branch

Question 23

going public to expand presidential power

Answer 23

appealing directly to the public to hain support for policies

Question 24

function of bureaucracy

Answer 24

implementing and administering laws and policies

Question 25

size of supreme court

Answer 25

nine justices

Question 26

becoming a federal judge

Answer 26

appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate

Question 27

Duverger’s law

Answer 27

a law that holds that plurality leads to a two party system

Question 28

iron triangle

Answer 28

stable cooperative relationships between commitee agency and one or more interest groups