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Political Science 201 with Brumback at University of Miami
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By: Jessica Daly
Created: 2011-10-06
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Created: 2011-10-06
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What 3 fundamental principles make up democracy?
popular sovereignty, political equality, & political liberty
What kind of government is the US? What does it mean?
a majoritarian representative democracy
-the people rule through elected reps, w/ elections decided on the basis of what a majority of the people want.
What is involved in the framework of American politics & what are the 3 realms?
-actors & influences: institutions, groups, & individuals
3 realms: structural, political linkage & governmental sectors
When was the Revolutionary War? Where did it end?
1775-1781. Yorktown.
When was the Articles of Confed ratified?
March 1, 1781
What formally ended the Revolutionary War? When?
Treaty of Paris in 1783
When was the Constitution formally approved?
1788
When was the first presidential & congressional elections?
1789, Jan-Feb
What were the Federalist Papers?
publications by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison & John Jay that defended the Constitution & greatly influenced the debate over ratification.
What was the first constitution joining the American states?
Articles of Confederation
Why did officials meet to amend the Articles?
Defects, fear of democratic and egalitarian ways spinning out of control
What was the new Constitution based off of?
Republicanism: federalism, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, & limitation on majority rule.
What are some of the arguments for Federalism?
diversity of needs, closeness to the people, experimentation & innovation.
What are some of the arguments against Federalism?
national standards, popular control & needs for uniformity.
Why has the national gov't gained power over history?
Supreme Court decisions, Amendments to the Constitution after the Civil War. The Great Depression, WW I & II, global terrorism.
What are the main aspects of contemporary federalism?
relations among national & state gov'ts
-federal grants-in-aid play important role
What are the most important changes in the American population?
growth, more diversity (ethnic, religious, racial), moving to new areas (rural to urban, suburban to Sun Belt)
What factors shape how politics & government work?
the nature of society, the economy, the nation's place in the world & the political culture
What 2 factors affect American politics & the distribution of political power?
inequality & poverty
What has the U.S.'s role as the sole superpower caused changes in?
content of foreign policy, balance of power b/w president & Congress, size of the fed government & the priorities of the gov'ts budget.
What is America's political culture characterized by?
individualism, limited gov't., free enterprise
democracy, liberty & primacy of common people
What does the political culture of America shape?
ideas about what a good society should look like, appropriate roles of gov't., & possibilities for self-government.
What do the ideals of popular sovereignty & majority rule imply about government policy?
gov't policie should respond to the wishes of the citizens
What influences are involved in political socialization?
people are influenced by: family, peers, school & work places.
& through experiences w/ political events & the mass media
What do people's opinions & party loyalties differ according to?
race & ethnicity, social class, region, education, gender, age, religion, partisanship
What types of people tend to be liberal/Democratic?
Blacks, Jews, city dwellers, women & low-income people
What types of people tend to be conservative/Republican?
White protestants, suburbanites, males & the wealthy
Has US faith in government/political parties strengthened or declined over time?
gov't & political parties: declining except for Reagan/Clinton/right after 9-11
What do economic liberals & conservatives disagree about?
-economic regulation, taxes, government spending, and the need for safety nets for the future.
What do social Democrats & Republicans disagree about?
-role of religino in America, abortion, & rights of gays and lesbians, and much more.
What things do majority of the public favor gov't action in?
crime, education, medical care & environmentWhat things do majority of the public favor gov't action in?
What things do majority of the public NOT favor gov't action in?
defense, space program & foreign aid
What has the public increased support of over the last third of the twentieth century?
civil rights, civil liberties, & the right to have an abortion
What is the public still conservative about as a whole?
patriotism, crime, prayer in schools, & same-sex marriage
Which structural factors have determined the shape of news media in the US?
techno developments, growth of pop. & economy, development of a privately owned, corporation-dominated media industry
How does the profit motive lead the news media to appeal to large audiences?
-limiting the quantity & depth of political news
-appealing to patriotism & other mainstream political values
-emphasizing dramatic stories w/ visual impact & human interest
What positive & negative things does the US media usually show?
+ : ethnocentrism, support US foreign policy & american-style capitalism
- : neg campaign ads, personal scandals, criticize officials who have lost popularity
About this deck
By: Jessica Daly
Created: 2011-10-06
Size: 37 flashcards
Views: 17
Created: 2011-10-06
Size: 37 flashcards
Views: 17
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