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According to Article I, Section 8, which legislative body holds the exclusive power to impeach a president or sitting judge?
According to Article I, Section 8, which legislative body holds the exclusive power to impeach a president or sitting judge?
The House of Representatives
How does the role of members of Congress as independent political entrepreneurs influence their interactions with voters?
How does the role of members of Congress as independent political entrepreneurs influence their interactions with voters?
They sell themselves, their services, and their personal policy views to voters.
What is the primary difference between the Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader in terms of power and influence?
What is the primary difference between the Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader in terms of power and influence?
The Speaker has more power than the Senate majority leader due to stricter rules and party discipline in the House.
In the House of Representatives, what is the role of the 'whips'?
In the House of Representatives, what is the role of the 'whips'?
Who serves as the formal leader of the Senate, and who provides the actual day-to-day leadership?
Who serves as the formal leader of the Senate, and who provides the actual day-to-day leadership?
What role does the president pro tempore serve in the Senate?
What role does the president pro tempore serve in the Senate?
Explain how a bill is introduced into Congress, and who determines the committee it is referred to in both the House and the Senate.
Explain how a bill is introduced into Congress, and who determines the committee it is referred to in both the House and the Senate.
Why are straw polls considered unreliable for measuring public opinion?
Why are straw polls considered unreliable for measuring public opinion?
What challenges have pollsters faced with traditional telephone polls due to the increase in cell phone usage?
What challenges have pollsters faced with traditional telephone polls due to the increase in cell phone usage?
What is the main purpose of 'push polls,' and why are they considered unethical?
What is the main purpose of 'push polls,' and why are they considered unethical?
What is the critical requirement for a poll to be considered reliable regarding the selection of its sample?
What is the critical requirement for a poll to be considered reliable regarding the selection of its sample?
Explain the concept of 'margin of error' in polling and what a 3-percent error rate indicates about the accuracy of a poll.
Explain the concept of 'margin of error' in polling and what a 3-percent error rate indicates about the accuracy of a poll.
How does the principle of exclusive powers, as defined in Article I, Section 8, relate to the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
How does the principle of exclusive powers, as defined in Article I, Section 8, relate to the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
In what ways might media convergence impact a citizen's understanding of political issues?
In what ways might media convergence impact a citizen's understanding of political issues?
What is the role of 'tracking polls' in a political campaign, and how do they differ from regular opinion polls?
What is the role of 'tracking polls' in a political campaign, and how do they differ from regular opinion polls?
Explain how the concept of 'political socialization' affects an individual's political views and behavior.
Explain how the concept of 'political socialization' affects an individual's political views and behavior.
How does 'party realignment' impact the political landscape and voter alignment in a country?
How does 'party realignment' impact the political landscape and voter alignment in a country?
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of an 'open primary' system compared to a closed primary?
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of an 'open primary' system compared to a closed primary?
In what ways can 'yellow journalism' influence public opinion and potentially distort the truth?
In what ways can 'yellow journalism' influence public opinion and potentially distort the truth?
Differentiate between 'prior restraint' and freedom of the press, and explain why prior restraint is generally viewed as unconstitutional in the United States.
Differentiate between 'prior restraint' and freedom of the press, and explain why prior restraint is generally viewed as unconstitutional in the United States.
Flashcards
Impeachment Power
Impeachment Power
The House has the power to impeach the president or sitting judges.
Senate's Role
Senate's Role
The Senate tries all impeachments, and provides advice and consent for some presidential appointments and treaties.
Speaker of the House
Speaker of the House
Key leader in the House, serving as presiding officer and leader of the majority party.
Party Whips
Party Whips
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Margin of Error
Margin of Error
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Exit Polls
Exit Polls
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Tracking Polls
Tracking Polls
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Push Polls
Push Polls
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Bill Introduction
Bill Introduction
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Senate Leadership
Senate Leadership
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Study Notes
- Article I, Section 8 outlines exclusive powers.
- The House of Representatives holds the power to impeach the president or sitting judges.
- The Senate is responsible for trying all impeachments.
- The Senate also provides advice and consent for presidential appointments and treaties.
- Members of Congress function as independent political entrepreneurs.
- They promote themselves, their services, and policy views to voters.
- This occurs across 435 House districts and 50 states.
- The Speaker of the House is the key leader in the House of Representatives.
- The Speaker presides over the chamber and leads the majority party.
- The minority party in the House selects a minority leader.
- The minority leader's duties mirror those of the majority leader.
- The exception is that the minority leader cannot schedule legislation.
- Whips in both parties track party members' locations.
- They also pressure them to vote according to the party line.
- The Vice President of the United States is the formal leader of the Senate.
- The Senate majority leader provides actual day-to-day leadership.
- They also assume the position of president pro tempore of the Senate.
- The minority party in the Senate also chooses a minority leader.
- The rules of the Senate allow greater flexibility.
- Party discipline is weaker in the Senate.
- The positions of majority and minority leader are less powerful in the Senate than the Speaker is in the House.
- A bill is introduced when a member of Congress sponsors it in either the House or Senate.
- The bill is then sent to the appropriate committee for review.
- In the House, the Speaker decides which committee receives the bill.
- In the Senate, the president pro tempore or vice president decides.
- Public opinion polling was developed in the 1930s.
- Pollsters began using scientific methods to measure attitudes.
- Straw polls involve asking a set of questions to as many people as possible.
- Straw polls do not use random sampling.
- They don't ensure the sample represents the population.
- Traditional telephone polls became easier with the expansion of landline phones.
- The increase in cell phones and reluctance to participate has made polling harder.
- Polling companies now contact more people to get good survey results.
- Exit polls are conducted at polling places on Election Day.
- Tracking polls are continuous surveys that enable campaigns to track their popularity.
- Push polls are designed to lead the subject to a specific conclusion.
- They often link candidates to negative events or traits.
- To be reliable, a poll sample must be taken accurately.
- The best method is a scientific random sample, which guarantees each person an equal chance of being selected.
- Some sampling techniques are poor and should be avoided, like non-stratified sampling and straw polls.
- Margin of error measures the accuracy of a poll.
- Sampling error is the margin of error.
- The sampling error is small if the sample is carefully selected.
- All polls contain some error; 3-5% is considered small.
- A 3% error rate means the poll is 97% accurate.
- These rates are important in close races.
- Cycle effect
- President’s cabinet
- 12th, 22nd, 25th amendments
- Framing & Narrowcasting
- Political socialization
- Mass media
- Political party
- Party realignment
- Secular realignment
- Open primary
- Interest group
- Lobbying
- Margin of error
- Critical election
- Delegate
- National convention
- Party ID
- Winner take all system
- Yellow journalism
- Press briefing, release, conference
- Prior restraint
- Media convergence
- Mediated citizens
- Infotainment
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