POL SCI 101 Eastlake High School Political Parties Discussion Questions

Chapter 8Political parties in the United States engage in a wide variety of activities. Parties perform a number of functions for the political system.From the book, list the 5 functions of political partiesWhat is the difference between a political party and a special interest group?Why Has the Two-Party System Endured?There are several reasons why two major parties have dominated the political landscape in the United States.Are you in favor of a viable 3rd party in this country and why? Or why not?Factors Influencing Who VotesA clear association exists between voter participation and the following characteristics.From the text book, list 5 factors influencing who votesThe six functions include [from the book]Of the list from the book which one do you think should be number one and why?Is the media biased or are they just trying to pander to their target audience to get advertising dollars and online clicks? [three points]Chapter 11Functions of CongressThe functions include [from the book]Leadership in the HouseThe House leadership is made up of the Speaker, the majority and minority leaders, and the party whips.Speaker of the House ? The presiding officer in the House of Representatives. The Speaker is always a member of the majority party and is the most powerful and influential member of the House. For questions 2, 3 , and 4 Use the internet and cite your work if you fail to cite, no pointsWhat party do they represent? [Use the internet and cite your work]Your Congressional RepresentativeFrom the internet, find your United States Congressional representative and answer the following questions. Use the internet and cite your work if you fail to cite, no pointsWho is your Congressional Representative [name]? [Use the internet and cite your work]What district number do you live in? [Use the internet and cite your work]What party to they represent? [Use the internet and cite your work]ImpeachmentThe U.S. Constitution provides impeachment as the method for removing the president, vice president, federal judges, and other federal officials from office. The impeachment process begins in the House of Representatives and follows these steps: [not in book]The House Judiciary Committee holds hearings and, if necessary, prepares articles of impeachment. These are the charges against the official.If a majority of the committee votes to approve the articles, the whole House debates and votes on them.From the book define impeachmentShould the Democrats move to impeach the President knowing this trend Yes or No why?Is this a good tactic for the Democrats to recover the white house in 2020?Section 2 of Article II of the Constitution gives the president the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States except in the cases of impeachment. All pardons are administered by the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the Department of Justice.Define from the bookReprieve ?What 2 court cases used precedent?Which one set the precedent?These 2 cases had what in common?ReverseRemandChapter 15The Policymaking ProcessThe government?s health care programs ? Define the following words from the book. Medical use the internet and cite your sourceMedicareMedicaid