POL. SCI: Classics in American Government

Woodrow Wilson in his essay "Congressional Government" compares the U.S. House of Representatives to

England's and Germany's Parliaments

Edmund Burke's main premise of his essay "Representing the Nation" is

Political issues are a matter of character and reason

Edmund Burke is his essay "Representing the Nation" says one thing a representative should not sacrifice is

His/her independent judgement

James Madison is not worried about factions that are:

In the minority

David Truman in his conception of the political process has identified ______ and _______ as important elements in the political process.

Overlapping membership and the function of unorganized interests

In essay number 54 Popular Congressman and Unpopular Congress, the authors Davidson and Parker cite Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter having said people distrust government because government was unavailable to provide the needs of modern society.

true

James Madison in his essay on Representation argued to give freedom to the voters to decide on who should represent them in the House of Representatives

true

The three assessments Davidson and Parker wrote about the relationship between members of Congress and the public are: confidence, impact, and evaluation.

true

James Madison in his essay on factions writes the violence of factions have killed every popular government in history.

True

Using the introduction of Burke's essay, according to Davidson and Parker, Burke would have been re-elected.

true

Woodrow Wilson writes in his essay Congressional Government most members of Congress are hardworking and honest.

true

Woodrow Wilson wrote in his essay Congressional Government (no. 53) the House of Representatives votes "up or down" on every bill.

true

James Madison used what technique in his essay on factions

cause and effect

Congressional Government written by Woodrow Wilson explains why it is easy for new members of the House of Representatives to pass legislation.

false

David Truman defends the idea of the silent majority.

false

David Truman in his essay number 45 defends people not joining groups.

false

Edmund Burke views his role to represent his district as an Ambassador to communicate the voter's desires and needs to the Central Government.

false

James Madison advocates destroying Liberty because it causes factions.

false

James Madison in his essay "The Framer's View of Representation" No. 52 argued every economic class should be represented in the House of Representatives.

false

Woodrow Wilson in his essay Congressional Government, said the Representatives are unified and act as one voice on issues concerning the whole body (all members of the House of Representatives)

false

Factions are inherent in popular government because of

liberty

Davidson and Parker in their essay "Popular Congressman and Unpopular Congress blame the President for Congress' unpopularity.

true