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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Cram for the Exam 2013

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  1. Firsowledge dropped....Political parties NOT mentioned in Constitution.....they along with media and interest groups are the three main linkage institutions.

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  2. Most important effect of the replacement of the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution:

    The creation of a strong central government.

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  3. FRQs preditions:

    Power of Presidency vs. Congress

    Federalism

    Checks & Balances

    I think maybe a linkage institution question.....using old media vs. new media (youdia).

    Elections?

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  4. Selective incorporation through 14th amendment.....use Supreme Court cases as examples......2nd Amendment MCdonald vs. Chicago

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  5. Political efficacy -- my trust, my involvement in my government. How do you take part in "We the People."

    Drop this term to show your knowledge.

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  6. Iron Triangle -- way to shape policy...three voices....canned mushrooms??? FDA working with subcommittee member working with a lobbyist of the American Mushroom Assn......

    or use my example of No Child Left behind.

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  7. Open vs. Closed Primary....Illinois closed, Dems vote in Dem Primary. GOP in GOP rimary.

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  8. Warren Court (liberal) civil rights and liberties.....Selective Incorporation.....Supreme Court highest appellate court in the land.

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  10. What role does Congress have over the Courts? Congress establishes salary, docket, etc. of the court....as well as the Senate approving a SC nominee.

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  11. Revolving door: When a government worker leaves public service and enters a private contractor and then they mutually benefit.....there are rules against these special interests.

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  12. War Powers Act, Congress limited Executive branch....also budgetary limits....Prez, with bully pulpit and executive orders check and balance Congress.

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  13. Third in Line in Presidential Executive according to presidential succession act of 1947 -- President Pro Tempore of Senate

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  14. Judicial Review -- Marbury v. Madison.

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  15. Citizens United case....Affordable Health Care Act....examples help in FRQs.

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  16. Bureacracy (adminstrative law) in some ways a check on Courts....adjust policy to fit the Court decision. FCC acts as a court to fine broadcasters.

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  17. Founding Fathers established a republic, not a majoritiaran rule.

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  18. PAC -- Political Action Committee (linited $5000)

    527s -- Super PACs -- unlimited money to independent causes...established in Citizens United that cooportation could be created to for winning or losing an election.

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  19. Standing Committees -- permanant committees of Congress.

    Conference Committees -- to resolve difference.

    House Rules Committee -- sets rules for debate in House...Senate has unlimited debate.

    House Ways and Means Committee -- House set taxing and spending standards.

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  20. rule of propinquity -- the closer you are to power, the more powerful you are....White House Office Staff -- Rahm Emanuel, David Alexrod very powerful during Obama I.

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