Political Concepts and Principles

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What is federalism?

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Power is divided between two systems.

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What does modern federalism entail according to Peterson?

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Independent elections and political leaders.

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Why do legislators devote many resources to constituency service?

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To build and maintain voter support and trust.

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Which leadership position in the House of Representatives is provided for in the Constitution?

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Speaker of the House

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Why do Hibbing and Theiss-Morse distinguish between policy and process?

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To discuss how opinions differ based on knowledge and experiences.

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What do Hibbing and Theiss-Morse believe needs to be done about the dislike of Congress?

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Address institutional dysfunction, gridlock, and lack of responsiveness.

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How was presidential rhetoric different in the 18th and 19th centuries compared to today?

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It differed in tone, style, and methods of communication.

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Why do prime ministers typically not have to deal with a divided government?

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They work closely with both the legislative and executive branches.

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What is one of the roles of the President as given by the Constitution?

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Veto laws.

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How are Article III courts distinguished from Article I courts?

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Article III courts and Article I courts are both part of the U.S. judicial system, but they are distinguished by their creation, powers, and functions.