Political Science Flashcards 12-15

Questions and Answers

A U.S. Senator has __ - year term.

four

six (correct)

eight

two

Which of the following typically affects an individual's decision to run for elected office?

All of these are correct (correct)

The individual's ability to meet the age and citizenship duration requirements

The strength of the individual's connections with interest groups and the national party organization

The individual's ability to raise money for his or her campaign

Congress is a legislature with members.

bicameral; 100

unicameral; 342

bicameral; 275

bicameral; 535 (correct)

Under the original Constitution, senators were:

appointed by state legislatures. Signup and view all the answers

Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar in background, character, interests, and perspectives, then one could correctly represent the other's views?

sociological representation Signup and view all the answers

Following the 2012 elections, there were ________ women serving in the U.S. Senate.

20 Signup and view all the answers

Following the 2006 elections, ________ became speaker of the U.S. House.

Nancy Pelosi Signup and view all the answers

The first woman to serve in Congress was __.

Jeanette Rankin Signup and view all the answers

The first woman was elected to Congress in __?

1917 Signup and view all the answers

In each district, there are approximately __ people.

700,000 Signup and view all the answers

The office of the presidency was established by Article __ of the Constitution.

II Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attributes did the framers intend for the office of the president to possess?

Energy Signup and view all the answers

By indirect election of the president, the framers meant to:

Make the president responsible to state and national legislatures. Signup and view all the answers

The rise of national conventions to nominate the president led to the empowerment of __.

State party leaders Signup and view all the answers

In ____ states, the candidate who wins the state's popular vote wins all of the electoral college votes for that state.

48 of the 50 Signup and view all the answers

The presidency is awarded to the candidate who wins:

a majority of votes in the electoral college Signup and view all the answers

In the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their parties' leaders in Congress was called __.

King Caucus Signup and view all the answers

The turning point in American politics toward a president-centered government came about during the administration of __.

Franklin Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

The rise of the national convention was important because it:

gave the presidency a mass popular base that would eventually support and demand increased presidential power Signup and view all the answers

__ powers are specifically established by the language of the Constitution.

Expressed Signup and view all the answers

__ is when bureaucrats attempt to translate laws into specific rules and actions.

Implementation Signup and view all the answers

Bureaucracy literally means __.

rule by offices and desks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

U.S. Senate and Congress Structure

A U.S. Senator serves a six-year term.
Congress is a bicameral legislature composed of 535 members.
Each U.S. congressional district has approximately 700,000 people.

Election Process and Requirements

An individual's decision to run for elected office is influenced by connections with interest groups, meeting age and citizenship requirements, and the ability to raise campaign funds.
Indirect election of the president holds them accountable to both the people and state/national legislatures.

Women in Congress

Following the 2012 elections, there were 20 women serving in the U.S. Senate.
The first woman elected to Congress was Jeanette Rankin in 1917.

Leadership in Congress

Nancy Pelosi became the speaker of the U.S. House after the 2006 elections.
Under the original Constitution, senators were appointed by state legislatures.

Representation Types

Sociological representation involves representatives who share similar backgrounds and interests with their constituents.

Presidential Powers and Election

The office of the presidency was established by Article II of the Constitution, reflecting a design for the president to possess energy and purpose.
The candidate who wins a majority of the electoral college votes is awarded the presidency.

Political Nomination and Influence

The rise of national conventions has empowered state party leaders in selecting presidential nominees.
The term King Caucus refers to the early 1800s method of nominating presidential candidates, which resulted in candidates being beholden to party leaders in Congress.

Bureaucratic Functions

Implementation describes the process where bureaucrats translate laws into specific rules and actions.
Bureaucracy translates directly to rule by offices and desks, indicating a structured administrative system.

Presidential Authority Throughout History

The administration of Franklin Roosevelt marked a significant shift toward a president-centered government in American politics.
Expressed powers are those specifically delineated in the Constitution.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts in Political Science for grades 12 to 15. The quiz includes questions about U.S. Senators' terms and factors influencing individuals to run for office. Prepare to enhance your understanding of political structures and processes.