A complete set of discussion on different aspects of American Government with questions and answers.
What are the major legislative functions of Congress? What are its major representative functions? Article I Section 8 of the Constitution states that the legislative powers of Congress are divided, and categorized into two different types of power. These powers …
What methods do interest groups use to exert influence on the decision making process? The interest group separates itself from the political party by its actions and methods in trying to change policy. It takes the route of influencing policymakers …
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Why does the United States have a two-party system? How does this compare with other democracies? As opposed to other democratic nations in Europe and Asia, the American system of government is focused on two parties that retain power and …
How are political parties and interest groups alike? How are they different? Although it may not seem to be once each of these two entities reaches maturity, political parties and interest groups do indeed have a great deal in common. …
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Explain the similarities and differences between minor and major parties. Despite major and minor parties being political parties, there is little that is the same about the two, and this is particularly true about their function in the political environment …
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Explain the impact new media is likely to have on political campaigns and citizens’ political participation. The media’s impact on politics has certainly grown over the ears, and things like 24 hour news networks have come to keep voters and …
Evaluate the criticisms of public opinion polling and outline the mechanisms by which such criticisms can be overcome. While public opinions polling is important to the political system because it can help to gage the ideas and feelings of the …
Define political culture and explain the relationship between political culture and political socialization. Political Culture refers to the way that a society together, decides that a political institution deserves legitimacy. This is done by way of major support of the …
Define political socialization, outline the main factors that affect political socialization, and assess their relative influence in the socialization process. The way in which people tend to form their political opinions, which are most often influenced by being part of …
Define and discuss the constitutional relationship between the states. There is an owed full faith and credit that is guaranteed in Article IV of the Constitution that states owe to one another. This means that each state must respect the …
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