Political Science-Final Exam

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what are the three major forces that shape public opinion?

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media, government, private groups

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Because the population has increased, what has this created?

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strain on public services

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Traditionalistic

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Sees the government as preserving tradition and the existing social order

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Moralistic

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people expect the governmernt to intervene, promoting public welfare and advancing the public good

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Individualistic

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Emphasize private initiative with minimum government interference

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Texas is a blend of what two political cultures?

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Individualistic and Traditionalistic

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Texas economy has slowly emerged from a _____ dominant economy to a _____ and ____ economy

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Agriculture, business, technology

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Is the Texas constitution longer than the US constitution?

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yes

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What do the Texas and US constitutions both provide?

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Bicameral legislature and separation of powers

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What constitution do we operate under?

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Constitution of 1876

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We have ____ different constitutions in Texas

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6

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In what way was The Grange influential in the formation of the constitution?

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favored debt relief for farmers

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What are the Deadwood Amendments?

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amendments that were outdated, unenforced, and removed

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Lt Governor and Speaker Powers

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Presides over the senate, assign bills to committees, influences the scheduling of bills for debate, rule on points of order

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Lt Governor and Speaker Powers CONT...

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Recognize members for debate, interpret rules, appoint committee members, possesses tie-breaking vote in the Senate

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When are elections held?

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November of even number years

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Characteristics of Republicans

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Status quo, traditional values, stiffer penalties for criminals, free market

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Characteristics of Democrats

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Change, supportive of civil rights, regulation

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Characteristics of Libertarians

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Hands-off philosophy, opposes social programs, taxation, and intervention in world affairs

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What is a PAC (political action committee) or 527?

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collect money, give money to campaigns

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How does a bill become a law in Texas?

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1. Introduction and referral 2. committee action 3. floor action 4. conference committee 5. Governor (repeat 1-3 if not done in opposing chamber)

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Interest group

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Have agenda planned, arent concerned with electing officials, push agenda and issues

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Implied Powers

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powers given to congress, stated in the constitution

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John Marshall

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Supreme court justice who gave opinion on Marbury v. Madison

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Marbury v. Madison dealt with what?

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judicial review

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Judicial Review

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determine the constitutionality of a law

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Judicial Activists

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agree that judicial review is necessary in a democracy

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Constructionalists

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Did not believe Marbury v. Madison was constitutional. Believe judges should stick to the law and not interpret it

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Loving v Virginia

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struck down laws banning interracial marriage cases. 14th amend.

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Brown v Board of Education

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segregation in schools 14th amend.

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Hustler v Falwell

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Publisher rights, satirical comments 1st amend.

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Texas v Johnson

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flag burning case 1st amend.

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Morse v Frederick

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Bong Hits For Jesus 1st amend.

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What court circuit are we?

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5th along with Louisiana and Mississippi

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FCC?

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Federal communications committee. Censor television, talk shows, radio. NOT print or satellite radio

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AFLCIO

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Labor Organization

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National Grange

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Farmers Organization

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White Primaries

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African Americans could not vote in the primaries

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Qualifications used for voting

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PROPERTY OWNERS, religion

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Indirect lobbying

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commercials, newspapers, trying to get ideas passed through people

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Direct Lobbying

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Meetings with Senators, Lt governor, etc

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Iron Triangle

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Alliance of interest groups pushing for a common interest

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Anti Site Bite

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Bush and the locked door, Clinton falling asleep at the MLK celebration

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Do most bills make it to become laws?

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NO. Half dont even make it to the rules committee.

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Who calls a special session?

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The Governor