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10 Cards in this Set
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Political parties |
Group of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government and determine public policy. |
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Components of parties |
Parties in the Electorate: comprised of people who call themselves Democrats or Republicans as well as activist for each party Perceptional Screen: Way we see things in the political world |
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Goals of legislators |
Get reelected Advance within leadership Making good public policy |
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2 types of Representation |
Delegate Trustee |
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Why is case work important? |
Help getting things from the government Helps with reelection |
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Define Bicameralism |
2 chambers: organized by party and committee (Standing Committees) |
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Gerrymandering |
Drawing district lines to cast votes |
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Describe the professionalism of Arkansas legislators |
Low wage Share staff Meet every year |
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Most visible state official elected |
Government |
Serve 4 year terms |
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Roles & hats of the Government |
Chief legislator Chief spokesperson Chief executive Chief of political party Chief commander of National Guard
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