unit 3 us gov christy

In The Federalist, No. 10, James Madison explains how he felt about public interest groups, which he referred to as "factions." Do you agree with his description of the dangers that interest groups could pose to the government and the democratic process? Explain your answer and give examples.

Although dangers and problems arise from public interest groups, more good comes out of them. Without interest groups competing one group of people would control what decisions government make. You could argue that a minority group pushing for decisions that would be to their benefit is bad for the greater good of society, however, without interest groups the majority (white people) would control government and it our government would no longer be democracy.

A cut in capital gains taxes is likely to allow which of these people to keep more money and potentially return it to the economy.

Business owners invested in stocks

Review the chart Steps in the Budget Process. Notice that the March-September box is empty. What happens to the budget between March and September? What are the factors that could affect how smoothly the budget process progresses during this time period?​

During March-September the Congress reviews the president's proposed budget, develops its own budget, and approves spending and revenue bills. If the Congress can't meet deadlines a continuing resolution may be passed. If the government has a budget surplus from the previous year and the budget does't have to be as tight it can be made smoother and quicker.

Identify the obligations and duties of citizenship and explain how these are different from personal responsibilities. Discuss how our society depends on citizens to adhere to these obligations and duties, and evaluate when and how they may conflict with people's personal desires.

Duties of a citizen include voting, obeying the law, supporting the constitution, paying taxes, etc. These differ from a personal responsibility because they effect the citizen less directly. A personal responsibility would be something like exercise for example, which isn't for the good of society but for one's own benefit, rather. Although these obligations may combat personal desires they are needed in order for our government to run smoothly. If no one obliges to their duties, no one will be happy.

Central bank that manipulates interest rates

Federal Reserve System

Benefit required by law, including government pension

Health benefits for veterans

The government put a limit on the amount of money that an individual can contribute to the political campaign of a specific candidate running for office. Do you think this limit is fair, and why do you think the Founding Fathers did not think of the implications that campaign finance could have on the democratic process? Create a script for an election season television commercial to answer the question. Support your opinion with evidence and reasoning

I think the limit is fair because without restrictions wealthy billionaires would donate millions of dollars to big candidates and corruption would occur. The Founding Fathers probably didn't think of this because very few monopoly-men existed back then. In addition, this money is mostly used for advertising and in the Founding Fathers time there wasn't as much access to advertising methods such as the internet, tv, billboards, or email. (Script Question so implement into script)

which of the following groups is most likely to a persons, political socialization, when it comes to expressing opinions about worker pay

Labor unions

which of the following interest groups is concerned with the fair treatment of minorities

League of United Latin American citizens

I am interviewing someone of an interest group someone can learn

The groups main focus and goals

During the month of January, which of these actions on the budget is likely to be occurring?

The president's budget is being finalized to send to Congress for review

what is the goal of lobbyist groups in reaching public officials, and influencing them

They want to influence public policy

An affiliated PAC might raise money to support

a candidate running for office.

A public opinion poll is accurate if it is based on

a representative sample

in 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act

abolished all quotas based on national quotas

A poll that takes place as voters leaving the voting poll is

an exit poll

How are interest groups and political parties similar?

both try to influence government

amount of money spent exceeds money taken in

budget deficit

Amount of money taken in exceeds amount spent

budget surplus

Which method of influencing Congress is most likely to happen near elections

campaign finance

A SuperPAC is different from a PAC because it

can accept unlimited funds but not to a specific campaign

The NAACP is an interest group concerned with

civil rights

market condition that gives the government information about the economies performance

economic indicator

Who is responsible for the beginning of the federal budget process

executive branch

One example is interest on the national debt

exponenture

The use of spending and taxation to affect the economy

fiscal policy

which, event expressed by the media, or on the Internet, is most likely to influence the opinion of t

footage of a rally or riot

Under which constitutional right does campaign finance fall

freedom of speech

if a foreign born person wants to stay in the United States indefinitely, he, or she needs to

get a green card

which of these taxes brings in the most revenue to find government programs

income tax

The increase in consumer prices overtime

inflation

which of these increases as a direct result of an increase in the issuing of us government securities

interest payments

if a child is born in the United States the child

is a citizen

May require a person to serve the public good rather than their private responsibilities

jury duty

when the FED wants to stimulate economic growth it can do which of the following

lower interest (the discount) rate

The use of control over money and credit to affect the economy

monetary policy

legal process which someone can become a citizen

naturalization

foreign countries are more likely to become engaged in the US economy when Congress undertakes which of these actions

operating with a budget deficit to avoid cutting programs

what is the fastest way to conduct and interpret a public a opinion poll

over the internet

When a woman gets a job at a large corporation which of these will be partially covered by her employer?

payroll tax

which of these statements describes a regressive way to income tax

people pay 25% income tax, regardless of annual income

what makes people feel they may be able to have an impact on the government and government policy

political efficacy

which of these citizens is most likely to consider spending on public education as the most important component of the budget

principle of an urban high school

which of these factors does not describe the nature of the public opinion?

push poll

which of these polls uses leading questions in order to encourage a particular answer for respondents

push polls

used in the past to limit the number of people allowed into the United States from specific countries

quotas

The president might propose which of these actions to slow the economy and prevent inflation?

raising taxes

A person who has fled a country to escape persecution

refugee

which of the following is primarily a person as contrasted with a civic responsibility

remaining healthy by exercising

local governments are likely to seek and receive federal funding for which of these

repairs to public sewer systems

Collected by the government; used to create a budget

revenue

which of these is an effect of inflation

services become more expensive

a growing number of states have passed laws concerning illegal immigrants

the states claim the federal government is failing to control the situation

what is a disadvantage of lawmakers using public opinion polls

they could be used to often and be accused of waffling

public officials all responsive to public opinion because

they want to help the citizens who elected them

How did Alexis de Tocqueville view American civic interest groups after coming from French society?

they were positive for democracy

a document issued by the United States government that allows a person to stay in the United States for a specific period of time

visa

which of these circumstances might contribute to inflation

when interest rates are low and people are borrowing to buy houses