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Entertainment - Medias ability to entertain or amuse you may watch a ghetto hood movie to be entertained but you may inadvertenly learn how to cook crack, though the filmakers goal was to entertain you but your use of the content was different. A democracy versus a republic - In a republic, a constitution or charter of rights protects certain inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by the government, even if it has been elected by a majority of voters. In a "pure democracy," the majority is not restrained in this way and can impose its will on the minority. Affirmative Action - an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education; positive discrimination. An iron triangle - Observers of the modern American government often point to "this" that best demonstrates who really does the work of government. Sometimes called a subgovernment, consists of interest groups, members of congressional subcommittees, and agency bureaucrats. Basis of the federal government's licensing of broadcasting - the scarcity of broadcasting frequencies., Change in voting rates in the 21st century - Lowered due to increasing the personal effort needed to participate in all elections. Comparable worth - also called sex equity or pay equity, in economics, the principle that men and women should be compensated equally for work requiring comparable skills, responsibilities, and effort. Conditions of accepting a federal grant-in-aid - terms set by the national government that states must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds. Cooperative federalism with examples - is a concept of federalism in which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than makingpolicies separately but more or less equally. Example: the federal government giving tax revenue to the states in order to fund interstate highways; the states are allowed to govern the construction and maintenance process in accordance with goals set by the national government. Correlation of parts - refers to the medias interpretive or analytical activities. Criticisms of Super PACs - They tend to run more negative advertising, Candidates can even raise money under certain conditions for supportive Super PACs without violating the FEC's technical coordination skew the legislative process in the next Congress in favor of the interests of large Super PAC contributors. Democrats and Republicans have endured as the two major U.S. parties primarily due to - their ability to adapt to changing circumstances Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. Edmund Burke's views on representatives as trustees - model for how we should understand the role of representatives, and is frequently contrasted with the delegate model of representation.[1] Constituents elect their representatives as 'trustees' (or 'entrust' them) for their constituency. These 'trustees' have sufficient autonomy to deliberate and act in favor of the greater common good and national interest, even if it means going against the short-term interests of their own constituencies. The model provides a solution to the problem of uninformed constituents who lack the necessary knowledge on issues to take an educated position. By contrast, in the delegate model, the representative is expected to act strictly in accordance to a mandate from the represented. "Clear and Present Danger" - Doctrine adopted by the Supreme Court of the United States to determine under what circumstances limits can be placed on First Amendment freedoms of speech, press or assembly Established by Justice Oliver Holmes Jr. Elastic clause and related powers - he "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution grants Congress power to pass unspecified laws "necessary and proper" for the exercise of its expressed powers Employment in lobbying firms by members of Congress - They are prohibited by law from lobbying Congress for a set period of time after leaving office.Enumerated powers in Article I of the Constitution - Listed powers in Section 8. Congress has the power to impose and collect taxes which are to provide for the debts of the United States, as well as for the common defense and welfare of the country. All such taxes are to be implemented equally through the nation. ● The power to borrow money on behalf of the United States. ● The regulation of commerce, both on the international and interstate levels. This is also to include Indian Tribes as well. ● Congress has the power to establish currency and coin money. ● The power to establish post offices. ● To provide for and maintain a navy. ● Organize, train, and arm a militia. ● Exclusive powers to legislative matters of the country. Equal Opportunity - the policy of treating employees and others without discrimination, especially on the basis of their sex, race, or age. Equal protection clause - The clause, which took effect in 1868, provides that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction "the equal protection of the laws". Examples of pluralism - as a society where multiple people, groups or entities share political power. where people with different cultural backgrounds keep their own tradition. where labor unions and employers share in meeting the needs of employees.Examples of state powers, concurrent powers - possessed by both the federal and state governments are: the power to tax, build roads, establish bankruptcy laws, and to create lower courts. Factors that encourage the two major parties to build broad coalitions - the two-party system and the need to gain a plurality Freedom of Assembly - The right to hold public meetings and form associations without interference by the government. Freedom of peaceful assembly is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

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POS 110 Midterm TESU

Entertainment - Medias ability to entertain or amuse you may watch a ghetto hood movie to be
entertained but you may inadvertenly learn how to cook crack, though the filmakers goal was to
entertain you but your use of the content was different.



A democracy versus a republic - In a republic, a constitution or charter of rights protects certain
inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by the government, even if it has been elected by a majority
of voters. In a "pure democracy," the majority is not restrained in this way and can impose its will on the
minority.



Affirmative Action - an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination,
especially in relation to employment or education; positive discrimination.



An iron triangle - Observers of the modern American government often point to "this" that best
demonstrates who really does the work of government. Sometimes called a subgovernment, consists of
interest groups, members of congressional subcommittees, and agency bureaucrats.



Basis of the federal government's licensing of broadcasting - the scarcity of broadcasting
frequencies.,



Change in voting rates in the 21st century - Lowered due to increasing the personal effort needed
to participate in all elections.



Comparable worth - also called sex equity or pay equity, in economics, the principle that men and
women should be compensated equally for work requiring comparable skills, responsibilities, and effort.



Conditions of accepting a federal grant-in-aid - terms set by the national government that states
must meet if they are to receive certain federal funds.



Cooperative federalism with examples - is a concept of federalism in which national, state, and
local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making

, policies separately but more or less equally. Example: the federal government giving tax revenue to the
states in order to fund interstate highways; the states are allowed to govern the construction and
maintenance process in accordance with goals set by the national government.



Correlation of parts - refers to the medias interpretive or analytical activities.



Criticisms of Super PACs - They tend to run more negative advertising, Candidates can even raise
money under certain conditions for supportive Super PACs without violating the FEC's technical
coordination rules.may skew the legislative process in the next Congress in favor of the interests of large
Super PAC contributors.



Democrats and Republicans have endured as the two major U.S. parties primarily due to - their
ability to adapt to changing circumstances



Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things,
especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.



Edmund Burke's views on representatives as trustees - model for how we should understand the
role of representatives, and is frequently contrasted with the delegate model of representation.[1]
Constituents elect their representatives as 'trustees' (or 'entrust' them) for their constituency. These
'trustees' have sufficient autonomy to deliberate and act in favor of the greater common good and
national interest, even if it means going against the short-term interests of their own constituencies. The
model provides a solution to the problem of uninformed constituents who lack the necessary knowledge
on issues to take an educated position. By contrast, in the delegate model, the representative is
expected to act strictly in accordance to a mandate from the represented.

"Clear and Present Danger" - Doctrine adopted by the Supreme Court of the United States to
determine under what circumstances limits can be placed on First Amendment freedoms of speech,
press or assembly

Established by Justice Oliver Holmes Jr.



Elastic clause and related powers - he "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution grants Congress power
to pass unspecified laws "necessary and proper" for the exercise of its expressed powers



Employment in lobbying firms by members of Congress - They are prohibited by law from
lobbying Congress for a set period of time after leaving office.

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