Introducing Government AP Flashcard

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Something in which any member of society can share without diminishing the supply to any other member of society

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Public Good

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It consists of subject and problems getting the attention of government officials and their associates

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Policy Agenda

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Political parties, elections, and interest groups are the main ones in the United States.

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Linkage Institutions

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According to this theory of American government, many groups are so strong and numerous that the government is unable to act.

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Hyperpluralism

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This problem is magnified when voters choose a president from one party and congressional majorities from the other party.

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Policy Gridlock

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Which of the following is an example of a collective good? medical care, college education, highway system, automobile insurance

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highway system

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Which of the following is NOT a form of political participation? Contacting public officials, Marching in political protests, Voting, None of the Above

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None of the Above

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According to Robert Dahl's traditional democratic theory, an ideal democratic process should satisfy all of the following criteria EXCEPT...
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Equality Voting
Effective Participation
Enlightened Understanding
Efficient Bureaucracy

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Efficient Bureaucracy

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Despite their differences, all governments

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provide public services, maintain a national defense, collect taxes.

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Single-issue groups

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tend to have a narrow interest and to dislike compromise.