traditional political participation
Possible Short-Anwer Questions:
Chapters Eight & Nine:
Define traditional political participation. Who is more likely to participate in these traditional forms of participation and why? What types of barriers exist that prevent certain groups of citizens from participating? How does this affect our Democracy?
What accounted for the power of political machines during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? What factors lead to their decline?
What factors have contributed to the decline in the power of political parties?
Chapter Twelve:
Explain how the structure of Congress affects the policy-making process?
Outline the process by which a bill is enacted into law.
Briefly discuss internal influences that affect the decisions made by members of Congress.
Chapter Thirteen:
Explain the powers of the president and what factors lead to the expansion of these powers.
Explain why the 1973 War Powers Act has not effectively restrained presidential military power?
In what ways did the Great Depression act as a watershed moment on the power of the presidency?
Chapter Fifteen:
Distinguish the different levels of federal courts and their functions.
Analyze the relationship that “exists” between political ideologies and judicial philosophy.
Discuss the concept of judicial review and evaluate its role in US democracy.
CA Politics Chapter 2:
What type of primary system was enacted in California in 2010? Define this type of primary.
Define Direct Democracy and its 3 major components in California:
Who championed early direct democracy in California and why?
CA Politics Pt 2, Chapter 4
Define interests groups, and provide at least 2 examples of interest groups that exist today.
What are some of the responsibilities and functions of county governments?
What was proposition 13 and how did affect local governments in California?
Chapter Eighteen
Briefly explain the structure of international relations.
Summarize the role of the presiden
