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Poly sci - unit 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the different types of party systems in the world? (3)

A

one party system

multiparty system

two party system

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One-party system

example

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the party in effect is the government in some places, political differences arise only within the party itself because the government allows no other opposition

ex. Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea

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Multiparty System

example

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allows more than one party giving voters a wide range of options; often have different ideology

ex. France, Italy

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Two Party System

example

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two parties compete for power, although minor parties exist

ex. U.S.

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Ideological

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focus on changing society in “major” ways (Communist, Libertarian, Green Parties)

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Single Issue

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promotes a single social or economic issue (prohibitionist party)

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Splinter

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splits away from one of the major parties because of some disagreement

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4 types of Political parties

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ideological
single issue
splinter
economic protest

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Functions of a political party? What do they do? (5)

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campaign for their representatives

inform the public

help manage government

linking the different levels in government

act as a watchdog (parties watching parties)

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How did the two-party system develop in the U.S.?

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When writing the constitution

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Federalist philosophies

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calls for a strong central government

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Anti-federalist philosophies

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believed states should have more power than the government

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Effects of having minor/third parties in America? Why are they important?

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they influence the elections by promoting ideas that were first unpopular/hotly debated, forcing the major parties to later adopt the issues

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What does “American ideological consensus” mean?

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When the majority of the people agree on an ideological issue

  • the significant number of moderates can be attributed to this
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ideology

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type of 3rd party that focuses on overall change in society rather than an issue

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liberal

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one who believes the national government should be active in promoting health, education, justice, and equal opportunity

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conservative

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one who believes the government should be limited, except in supporting traditional values, and promoting freedom of opportunity

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moderate

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one whose beliefs fall somewhere between liberal and conservative views

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plurality

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the largest number of votes in an election

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consensus

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an agreement about basic beliefs

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patronage

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the practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty

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electorate

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all those eligible to vote

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delegate (2)

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a person sent or authorized to represent others

an elected representative sent to a conference

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coalition

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an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states

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independent (voter)

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thinks of themselves as neither Republic nor Democrat

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precinct

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a voting district

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third parties

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any political party other than one of the two major parties

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party platform

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a statement of a political party’s principle beliefs, and positions on vital issues

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open primary

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an election in which all voters may participate

30
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closed primary

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an election in which only members of a political party can vote

31
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partisan

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adhering to or supporting a particular party, faction, cause, or person

32
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suffrage

franchise

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the right to vote

33
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federal election commission (FEC)

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an independent agency in the executive branch to administer federal election laws

34
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political action committees (PACs)

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organizations established by interest groups to collect money and provide financial support to favored candidates or political parties

35
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Bipartisan campaign reform act (BRCA)

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targeted the use of issue advocacy advertising and the use of soft money donations to national political parties

36
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soft money

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contributions given directly to a political party by PACs or individuals for general purposes, such as voter registration drives, party mailings, and political ads

37
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15th amendment

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provides that no state can deprive any citizen of the right to “vote” on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

  • was the first effort to extend suffrage to African Americans nationwide
  • ratified in 1870
38
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19th amendment

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women’s right to vote

39
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26th amendment

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lowered voting age of 21 to 18

40
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civil rights act

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restricting tactics to “get around” (political discrimination)

41
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voting rights act of 1965 (2)

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any new election law needs to be “pre-cleared” through the department of justice

voting examiners are appointed to troubled states/counties to oversee the election process

42
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Registration

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action or process of registering or of being registered

43
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Absentee Ballots

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one that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on election day

44
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MN Voter Qualifications (6)

A

citizen of USA

resident of MN for at least 20 days

18 years old

registered voter

cant be a convicted felon w/o civil rights

cant be legally mentally incompetent

45
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Voter Behavioral Patterns (3)

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middle aged people vote more than the young or very old

increased participation if graduated from college

income, education, social class, and occupation are closely related –> the higher those are the more likely the person will be to vote

46
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political socialization

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process by which individuals learn their political beliefs and attitudes through personal backgrounds and life experiences

47
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political efficacy

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an individual’s feelings of his or her effectiveness in politics

48
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political identification (2)

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where you are on the political spectrum

most influential factor - family

49
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propaganda

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the use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion

50
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split ticket

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a ticket of a voter who voted for a candidate from a different party for a different office

51
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straight-party ticket

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where they select the candidates of their party only

52
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What do interest groups do?

what is their purpose? (2)

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try to influence government officials to support certain policies

to help bridge the gap between the citizen and the government

53
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How do interest groups differ from parties?

A

they seek to influence government by electing candidates

54
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faction

A

groups of people united to promote special interests

55
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examples of interest groups (3)

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NRA - national rifle association

AFL-CIO = group lobbies for the benefits of labor

Sierra - a pro-environmental interest group

56
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Lobbyist (2)

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interest group representative

try to convince members of congress to support policies favored by the groups they represent

57
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Liibertarian

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support both economic and social freedoms - free markets and unrestricted speech

58
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Republican

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Conservative

59
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Democrat

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Liberal

60
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Arguably the most important tool for a candidate when communicating with the public

A

television

61
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election day is on

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tuesday following the first monday in november on every even numbered year

62
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George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan’s political ideology

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Republican; conservative

63
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Declared party members may NOT vote in a(n) (3)

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runoff caucus

open primary

plurality election

64
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Democrats like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can be placed here on the political spectrum

A

Liberal

65
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This PARTY spends more $ on education and health care

A

democrats

66
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the party more pro apt to legislate morality and advocates for pro-life

A

republicans

67
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Jargon used a ___ when referencing to the actions of a party loyalist in an election

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straight-ticket

68
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Jargon used a ___ when referencing to the actions of a party loyalist in an election

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straight-ticket

69
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Liberal characteristics (20)

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  • more democratic –> DFL (MN)
  • progressive values —> individual standards of morality
  • government = economic “safety net” for people
  • more economic involvement in country in order to provide services
  • bigger government
  • more social programs –> health care, welfare, affirmative action
  • aid for prescription drug costs
  • preserve social security
  • more education spending
  • foreign relations –> diplomacy
  • less military spending
  • pro-choice
  • crime prevention
  • anti-capital punishment
  • pro gun control laws
  • gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender rights
  • concern about environment
  • protect workers, unions
  • secular
  • civil liberties AT EXPENSE of anti terrorism policy
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Conservative characteristics (20)

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  • more Republican - GOP
  • traditional values –> community standards
  • individual responsibility (fiscally)
  • less economic involvement –> less taxes
  • smaller government
  • less social programs –> welfare, anti-affirmative action
  • protect big business –> insurance companies
  • privatize social security
  • less educational spending
  • foreign-relations –> force
  • more military spending
  • pro-life
  • police and law enforcement
  • pro capital punishment
  • anti gun control laws
  • anti LGBT rights
  • concerned about economy over environment
  • protect business owners
  • non-secular
  • anti-terrorism policy

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