1. Chapter One Quiz Review

2.  Nat’l defense  Public services (roads, libraries)  Preserve order  Education (socialize the young)  Collect taxes Five Main Functions of Gov’t (in general)

3.  Equality in Voting (representative)  Effective Participation  Enlightened understanding (free speech and free press)  Citizen control of the agenda  Inclusion (extend rights to all)  Majority Rule with minority rights!!!  Will of over half the voters, but can’t infringe on rights of minorities (protections) Traditional Democratic Theory

4.  Definition: A set of values shared within a society  In the U.S….  Liberty (freedoms)  Egalitarianism (equality of opportunity)  Individualism (ppl can get ahead on their own)  Laissez-faire (little gov’t involvement)  Populism (ordinary ppl vs. big interests) Political Culture in the U.S.

5.  Pluralism – input from MANY interest groups is good for political decision-making process (represents many interests, all get piece of pie)  Elitism – Nation’s elite (their $$) make decisions in gov’t (can finance campaigns)  Hyperpluralism – So many groups will negatively affect gov’t ability to make policy – hands become tied b/c they want to please many groups The ISMs…Theories of American Democracy

6.  The who of politics includes voters, candidates, groups and parties; the what refers to the  A.) media organizations that cover voters, candidates, groups, and parties.  B.) when a policy passes to the linkage institution.  C.) institutions that respond to voters, candidates, groups, and parties.  D.) substance of politics and government—benefits and burdens.  E.) procedures through which voters, candidates, groups, and parties get what they want. Practice Question #1

7.  Hyperpluralists differ from pluralists in their belief that  A.) power should be centralized in one branch of government.  B.) competition among groups leads to compromise and, hence, stronger policy.  C.) the representation of too many interests is detrimental to policymaking.  D.) only the wealthiest lobbyists are hear in Congress.  E.) political groups get their funds exclusively from big business. Practice Question #2