Congress and Interest Group by KC Reichert https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk Test review en-us 2016-11-17 15:19:06 UTC 2017-03-22 18:53:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list. reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434383 2016-11-17 15:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434383 Define oversight reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434619 2016-11-17 15:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434619 Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434765 2016-11-17 15:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138434765 Pork barrel legislation is... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435011 2016-11-17 15:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435011 Cloture is... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435332 2016-11-17 15:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435332 Give FIVE characteristics of the Committee system/work in Congress reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435583 2016-11-17 15:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435583 What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435726 2016-11-17 15:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435726 Define quorum reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435776 2016-11-17 15:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435776 List some leadership positions in Congress reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435979 2016-11-17 15:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138435979 What are enumerated powers and what are some examples? Where can you find them? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436082 2016-11-17 15:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436082 The most important variable in determining the outcome of an election for a member of THOR is what... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436354 2016-11-17 15:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436354 Why is the Rules Committee so important? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436833 2016-11-17 15:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436833 Which demographic is underrepresented in Congress? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436984 WOMEN!]]> 2016-11-17 15:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138436984 Baker v. Carr is a SCOTUS case about... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437083 2016-11-17 15:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437083 What is the difference between an open rule and closed rule? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437188 2016-11-17 15:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437188 A cloture motion will reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437243 2016-11-17 15:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437243 Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause so important to Congress? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437491 2016-11-17 15:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437491 Congress reapportions every 10 years after the census, who draws the district lines reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437537 2016-11-17 15:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138437537 What does the House Ways and Means Committee do? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138440017 2016-11-17 15:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138440017 Why are riders added to bills? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138440111 so the bill may "ride" through Congress or if you add so many, to kill the bill]]> 2016-11-17 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138440111 What would you say is true about divided party control of the presidency and Congress? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138443755 2016-11-17 15:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138443755 The legislative process is cautious and deliberate because... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138443959 2016-11-17 15:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138443959 What is an amicus curiae brief in the context of Interest Groups? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444134 2016-11-17 15:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444134 Define revolving door reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444323 2016-11-17 15:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444323 Ethics of Government Act of 1978 outlawed which activities ? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444436 1. bribery
2. solicitation of funds for the performance of duties
3. outside employment of a government offical if it creates a conflict of interest
4. refusal of a president to disclose income from stocks and bonds]]> 2016-11-17 15:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444436 A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444858 2016-11-17 15:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138444858 List at least FIVE techniques used by lobbyist reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138446778 2016-11-17 15:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138446778 The reactive nature of interest groups and lobbyists to new issues has caused a spread of special interests. Can you give an example? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138448417 2016-11-17 15:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138448417 The function of interest groups is to... reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138448843 2016-11-17 15:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138448843 What is the difference between and interest group and a political party? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138449155 2016-11-17 15:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138449155 Where do all revenue bills begin? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138459997 2016-11-17 16:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138459997 What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138460034 2016-11-17 16:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138460034 Which chamber is more powerful the House or the Senate? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138460433 2016-11-17 16:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138460433 What is the benefit of having the majority in Congress? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461113 2016-11-17 16:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461113 What is the 17th Amendment? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461258 the direct election of Senators - didn't happen until 1913]]> 2016-11-17 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461258 What is a discharge petition? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461816 to pry a bill from a committee in THOR, requires 218]]> 2016-11-17 16:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461816 Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved. reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461921 2016-11-17 16:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138461921 What is a pocket veto? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138462026 2016-11-17 16:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138462026 Why are standing committees and subcommittees valuable to the legislative process? reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138462666 Because policy specialists generally are sitting on them so sifting through information is more efficient]]> 2016-11-17 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138462666 What are some of the results of campaign finance reform since 1973? List FIVE reichert1 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138463493 1. Increase in PACs]]> 2016-11-17 16:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138463493 Interest Group https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138843887 An organization of people sharing a common intrest or goal that seeks to influence public policy]]> 2016-11-18 21:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138843887 Political Action Committee (PAC) https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138843936 A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations]]> 2016-11-18 21:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138843936 Lobbyist https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844012 A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group]]> 2016-11-18 21:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844012 Free Rider Problem https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844073 The tendency of individuals to avoid contributing to public goods]]> 2016-11-18 21:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844073 Public Good https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844103 Something of value that all individuals share, whether or not they contribute to it (such as clean air or water)]]> 2016-11-18 21:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844103 Incentive https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844136 Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization]]> 2016-11-18 22:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844136 Solitary Incentives https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844185 The social rewards (sense of pleasure, status, or companionship) that lead people to join political organizations]]> 2016-11-18 22:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844185 Material Incentives https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844215 Money or things valued in monentary terms]]> 2016-11-18 22:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844215 Purposive Incentives https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844282 A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle]]> 2016-11-18 22:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844282 Ideological Interest Groups https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844329 Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convictions or principles]]> 2016-11-18 22:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844329 Public-Interest Lobby https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844372 A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers]]> 2016-11-18 22:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844372 Social Movement https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844403 A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order]]> 2016-11-18 22:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844403 Political Cue https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844458 A signal telling a legislator what values are at stake in a vote, and how that issue fits into his or her own political views on party agenda]]> 2016-11-18 22:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844458 Ratings https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844476 Assessments of a representative's voting record on issues important to an interest group]]> 2016-11-18 22:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844476 Earmark https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844501
A provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to a client without the benefit having been reviewed on the merits by all of congress

]]> 2016-11-18 22:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844501 Grassroots Lobbying https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844523
Using the general public (rather than lobbyists) to contact government officials about a public policy
]]> 2016-11-18 22:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138844523 What is a pocket veto? kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138959520 A bill fails to become a law when the president does not sign it within 10 days before Congress adjourns. ]]> 2016-11-20 20:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138959520 Where do all revenue bills begin? kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138959760 All revenue bills begin in the House of Reps. ]]> 2016-11-20 20:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138959760 What is the difference between an interest group and a political party? kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138960033 An IG shapes policy on a personal or particular issues, and a political party's job is to get their candidates elected.]]> 2016-11-20 20:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138960033 Function of Interest Groups kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138965749 Shape Policy]]> 2016-11-20 21:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138965749 Cloture is... kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138966082 The procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote]]> 2016-11-20 21:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138966082 A discharge petition kjensen236 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138966317 a petition to strip a bill from a committee and bring it to the floor]]> 2016-11-20 21:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138966317 A lobbying firm securing federal money for a university to construct a nutrition center is an example of an... https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138967916 earmark]]> 2016-11-20 22:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138967916 What happens if there is a tie in the electoral college or a candidate doesn't reach 270? asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138970540 The Speaker of the House has to break the tie.]]> 2016-11-20 22:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138970540 Differences between the House and the Senate - there MUST be at least 10 on this list. asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138970635 1) The House has 435 members, while the Senate has 100
2) THOR based on population; Senate gets 2 per state
3) All revenue bills originate in THOR
4) Senate terms 6 years
5) House terms 2 years
6) House has the power to impeach
7) Senate is the location for impeachment trials
8) Filibustering is allowed in Senate but not THOR
9) The leader of THOR is the Speaker of the House
10) The leader of the Senate is the Vice President]]> 2016-11-20 22:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138970635 Baker v. Carr is a SCOTUS case about... asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971069 Gerrymandering and other issues concerning districts and apportionment; "one man, one vote"]]> 2016-11-20 22:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971069 Where do all revenue bills begin? asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971189 In the Ways & Means committee of THOR]]> 2016-11-20 23:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971189 What is the difference between and interest group and a political party? asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971227 The goal of political parties is to get candidates elected to public office. The goal of interest groups is to shape public policy. Political parties must present a stance on multiple platform issues, while most interest groups are single-issue.]]> 2016-11-20 23:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971227 What is gerrymandering and how is it different from apportionment? asilverman466 https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971360 Gerrymandering is the redrawing of district lines in order to give an advantage to a political candidate, party, etc. The difference between gerrymandering and apportionment is that gerrymandering is illegal; also gerrymandering can apply to any legislative office, while apportionment applies only to THOR.]]> 2016-11-20 23:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138971360 Define IRON TRIANGLE and who is involved. https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973649 A close beneficial relationship between an agency, a congressional committee and an interest group. Congress gives support and passes law, the bureaucracy enforces the laws and the interest groups provide congressional support by lobbying and giving money.]]> 2016-11-20 23:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973649 Where do all revenue bills begin? https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973913 The House of Representatives ]]> 2016-11-20 23:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973913 Define quorum https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973982 The minimum number of members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress]]> 2016-11-20 23:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138973982 Four checks on the executive branch by the legislative branch https://padlet.com/reichert1/hefsof2wc8lk/wish/138986900
  • May override presidential vetoes with a two-thirds vote
  • Has the power over the purse strings to actually fund any executive actions
  • May remove the president through impeachment
  • Senate approves treaties

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