Download Final Exam Preparation: Key Concepts for American Government and more Exams Political Science in PDF only on Docsity! FINAL EXAM REVIEW The test will cover materials that are in the assigned readings or in class lectures. A good way to study for this is exam is to make sure you have read the assigned chapters from Greenberg and Page America’s Democratic Republic (Chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14) and the supplemental readings on the syllabus. 1. A list of things to keep in mind from your notes and the readings. It is not necessarily complete but if you master it, you will do well on the test. The different models of representation and differences between them (delegate, trustee and politico) The different types of representation and differences between them The different types of legislation (bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, simple resolutions) The different types of congressional committees (standing, select, joint, conference) The different leadership positions in Congress Be familiar with how a bill becomes a law, specifically the differences between the House and Senate How can congressional leaders influence the actions of other members of Congress? How can Congress or the President control the actions of the bureaucracy? What are the constitutional powers of the president? Know why and how presidents have “broadly interpreted” their powers. Know the roles of presidents and the differences between the roles Know the sources of presidential power, why presidents are sometimes more powerful than at other times Be familiar with the War Powers Resolution and why it was enacted. Know why we have the executive branch bureaucracy and what it generally does. Explain the example of the collective action problem (why couldn’t I give everyone $1) How do people become leaders in the executive branch bureaucracy? Know the main events in the historic growth of the U.S. bureaucracy The different types of bureaucracies in the U.S. and differences between them Know about “iron triangles,” and their effects Know about the Pendleton (Civil Service) Act of 1883 and its effect on the federal bureaucracy What is judicial review and what are the arguments for and against judicial review? The original and appellate jurisdictions of the Supreme Court and which is commonly used in its cases. The different types of opinions issued by the Supreme Court and the differences between them. The difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint What factors go into making court decisions? How is the Chief Justice selected and what are the powers of the Chief Justice? 2. Terms not necessarily referred to above, but that you should be familiar with and keep in mind. Enumerated powers, elastic clause, descriptive representation [also called sociological], ideological representation, geographic representation, Veto, pocket veto, cloture, supermajoritarian, caucus, committee chairs, ranking members, pork barrel, filibuster, seniority, bill, closed rule, whips, log-rolling, leadership P.A.C.s, open rule, expressed powers, delegated powers, inherent powers, State of the Union Address, mandate, honeymoon, presidential approval, divided government, Imperial President, Imperiled President, public goods, patronage system, merit system, cabinet department, independent agencies, regulatory boards, government corporations, oversight, Marbury v. Madison, litmus test, Judicial Review, writ of certiorari, standing, moot, precedent, amicus curiae, solicitor general, Majority opinion, Minority opinion, Plurality opinion, Concurring opinion, Dissenting opinion docsity.com
