PSCI 2305 EXAM 4 Study Questions with Correct Answers Already Graded A+

PSCI 2305 EXAM 4 Study Questions with Correct Answers Already Graded A+ 1. Presidential vetoes tend to increase when- - ANSWER the opposite party controls Congress 2. One important reason the president needs to work hard to unify his party is the ____________, which has become much more pronounced recently. - ANSWER loss of the moderate middle in Congress 3. The "fundraiser in chief" for each party is typically the- - ANSWER president 4. Typically, when Congress believes the executive branch has accumulated too much power, their response is to- - ANSWER enact legislation to reassert congressional authority 5. The Constitution does not give the president power to- - ANSWER declare war 6. A major reason Congress has not declared war against terrorism is because- - ANSWER there is no Taliban nation 7. inside lobbying - ANSWER group efforts to develop and maintain close contacts with policy makers 8. iron triangle - ANSWER compromises the policy making relationship among congressional committees, bureaucracy & interest groups 9. PAC - Political Action Committee - ANSWER Organization through which an interest group raises and distributes funds for election purposes - funds MUST be raised through voluntary contributions ing - ANSWER efforts by groups to influence public policy through contact with public officials seeking - ANSWER trying to maximize their profits obtain economic gain without creating new wealth ving door - ANSWER idea that former congressmen will become lobbyist money - ANSWER money that isn't given directly to a candidate, but its purpose was obviously intended for one or the other rider problem - ANSWER individuals can obtain the good even if they do not contribute to the groups effort -everybody benefits, nobody pays 15.Psychic incentive - ANSWER ex: sad dog commercial: they make it sad so you feel bad and make a donation ary policy - ANSWER the federal reserve monitors the money supply and money circulation itative easing - ANSWER a last resort to save the economy from a depression, printing more money in an effort to help debt economic groups or citizens groups utilize psychic and material incentive? - ANSWER citizen’s groups because they require lots of people ible hand - ANSWER the government helping the economy (giving tax breaks, monitoring prices) 20.Keynesian Economics - ANSWER when the economy goes down, put money into jobs so that people spend more and the economy betters nal debt - ANSWER the total amount the federal government owes to creditors 22.The powers of the president as outlined in the Constitution are- - ANSWER briefly stated and comparatively vague 23.The text suggests ___________ may be one important reason personal persuasion is frequently not effective in advancing the president's agenda. - ANSWER D. the opposition party may be focused on making the president look bad, rather than working to accomplish legislative goals 24.The most controversial expansion of the president's power, in attempting to set the nation's policy agenda, has come though the- - ANSWER commander in chief power ctive good - ANSWER things that everyone benefits from, but nobody has to pay for 26.Collective Good (Public good) - ANSWER goods that belong to all de lobbying - ANSWER involves bringing public pressure to bear on policy makers network - ANSWER grouping of officials, lobbyists, and policy specialist who come together temporarily around a policy problem mic groups - ANSWER self-funded, powerful political groups with a specific purpose ens groups - ANSWER a political group that deals with abstract, collective-goods-type problems ve rate - ANSWER how much money the bank is allowed to have in hand ities - ANSWER these monetize the debt t deficit - ANSWER when the governments expenditures exceed its tax and other revenues mic depression - ANSWER steep and sustained decline in the economy 35.A congressional representative is following the delegate philosophy when he or she- - ANSWER votes in accordance with the perceived wishes