POS 110 American Government Midterm TESU Questions And Answers Graded A+
8 views 0 purchase
Course
POS 110 American Government TESU
Institution
POS 110 American Government TESU
Factors that encourage the two major parties to build broad coalitions - the two-party system and
the need to gain a plurality
Marbury v. Madison and the importance of judicial review - - forms the basis for the exercise of
judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constituti...
POS 110 American Government Midterm
TESU
Factors that encourage the two major parties to build broad coalitions - the two-party system and
the need to gain a plurality
Marbury v. Madison and the importance of judicial review - - forms the basis for the exercise of
judicial review in the United States under Article III of the Constitution.
- The goals of judicial review are protecting citizen rights and interpreting the law as it relates to each
case presented.
A democracy versus a republic - In a republic, a constitution or charter of rights protects certain
inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by the government, even if it has been elected by a majority
of voters. In a "pure democracy," the majority is not restrained in this way and can impose its will on the
minority.
Accuracy of polling and when it is diminished - is diminished when respondents give what they
regard as the socially correct response.
Age differences in news consumption (web versus TV versus newspapers) - A quarter of
Americans often get news from radio and 18% do so from print newspapers.
The rise in online news consumption plays out across demographic groups, especially when looked at by
age. The two oldest age groups saw considerable increases in online news use - 10 percentage points for
those 65 and older (30% vs. 20% in early 2016) and 6 points among those ages 50 to 64 (35% vs. 29%).
The pattern is in line with previous findings that show that recent growth in mobile news was driven by
the oldest age groups.
Americans' involvement in and support of protest activities - Protesting in integral to American
democracy, it is included in the first amendment (guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably
and to petition their government).
Protest movements have been part of American history from the very beginning. Many important
reforms in American life have originated as protests against established practices. The abolition of
slavery and restricts on the sale of alcohol (temperance) stirred national debate and resulted in major
, changes. Freedom of the press to investigate and to publish information — and opinions — is essential
to this process.
An iron triangle and how it works - The relationship that develops between congressional
committees, the federal bureaucracy and interest groups during the policy creation process. hey are all
seeking to maximize their gain during the policy process, and iron triangles help them to do this.
Basis of the federal government's licensing of broadcasting - the scarcity of broadcasting
frequencies.
Change in voting rates in the 21st century - Lowered due to increasing the personal effort needed
to participate in all elections.
Comparable worth versus affirmative action versus discrimination versus equal opportunity -
comparable worth - also called sex equity or pay equity, in economics, the principle that men and
women should be compensated equally for work requiring comparable skills, responsibilities, and effort.
Affirmative Action - an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially
in relation to employment or education; positive discrimination.
Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially
on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Conditions of accepting a federal grant-in-aid - terms set by the national government that states
must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds.
Cooperative federalism with examples - is a concept of federalism in which national, state, and
local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making
policies separately but more or less equally. Example: the federal government giving tax revenue to the
states in order to fund interstate highways; the states are allowed to govern the construction and
maintenance process in accordance with goals set by the national government.
Criticisms of Super PACs - They tend to run more negative advertising, Candidates can even raise
money under certain conditions for supportive Super PACs without violating the FEC's technical
coordination rules.may skew the legislative process in the next Congress in favor of the interests of large
Super PAC contributors.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller PatrickKaylian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
