unit 2

Question 1

what are goals of members of congress

Answer 1

re-election (mayhew)!!! but also advancement within and beyond their chamber, create/pass good public policy (fenno)

Question 2

how does the structure of congress facilitate goals of M of C

Answer 2

very hierarchical, offers many advancement opportunities, committees allow for all members to introduce good policies that can keep constituents happy

Question 3

what are the purposes of parties and their leaders?

Question 4

what makes a strong party leader?

Question 5

what are causes of polarization

Answer 5

primaries could, but type of primary does not matter
parties? ehhh
rules? u likely
media- ding ding ding

Question 6

who is responsible for polarization and when did it begin to take hold

Answer 6

mediaaaaa, around the 70s, insecure majorities

Question 7

how and when do lobbyists affect policy making

Answer 7

dear colleague letter
inside lobbying, direct transmission of info from outside groups to public officials or staff in private
prime moments are quiet politics, blocking, complexity, structural power
contribute to issue emergence

Question 8

what is the societal affect of lobbying

Answer 8

rich get their way because they can afford lobbyists