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