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AP Gov - Unit 8
Interest Groups
Question | Answer |
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Iron Triangle | Relationship b/w agency, congressional committee, & IG <br>-Client politics |
Marginal Districts | When Cong. candidates receives less than 55% of vote |
Representational View | Members please constituents to get reelected |
Attitudinal View | So many conflicting pressures from constituents that member can vote whatever |
Organizational View | Don't need to please constituents b/c votes on issues not public |
Whip | -Member of Senate <br>-Keeps party leader informed <br>-Counts votes on issues |
Necessary and Proper Clause | Marshall: actions by COng. not specifically in Const okay if "in spirit" |
Public vs. Private Bill | Public: public affairs <br>Private: specific person <br> -Not many today |
Simple & Concurrent Resolutions | Procedural rules for Congress <br>-Not laws <br>-Not signed by pres |
Joint Resolution | Law that requires both houses' approvals and signature of Pres |
Closed vs. Open Rule | Closed: limited debate time; no amendments <br>Open: no debate limit; amendments |
Party Polarization | Majority of Demos in Cong opposed majority of Repubs |
Quorom | Minimum # of members that must be present to do business |
Double-tracking | Disputed bill put on hold during filibuster to con't business |
Material Incentive | Material benefits for joining IG |
Purposive Incentive | Appeal of stated goals causes to join IG |
The Union Movement | -Started in 1930s <br>-Union membership began to fall <br>-Unions of gov't workers growing |
Membership Incentive | People join IG b/c they support cause; no reward |
Institutional Interest Groups | IG's that represent other institutions <br>-Usually businesses |
Solidarity Incentive | Sense of companionship for joining IG |