POLITICAL SCIENCE 1113
    American Federal Government

       Study guide for second exam

        Political Ideologies
            liberalism
            conservatism

        Theories of Representation
            Delegate, trustee, politico

        Political Parties
            Two party structure
            Party similarities/differences
            Types of political parties
            Party distinctions, i.e. economic philosophy
            Party organizational structure

        Campaigns and Elections
            Running for Congress- -decisions and obstacles
            Visibility- -name recognition
            Running for President-primaries and caucuses-the conventions-the electoral college

        Interest Groups:
            Distinguished from political parties
            Types of interest groups
            Interest group activity and/or functions
            Limitations or regulation


















        Identification terms for second exam:

        liberalism                            presidential primaries    
        conservatism                      presidential electors
        socialism                            faithless electors    
        libertarianism                      secret ballot
        laissez-faire                        split vote
        social Darwinism                incumbent advantage
        popular sovereignty            canvassing
        democratic consensus         gerrymandering
        political ideology                 coattail effect
        majority rule                       target district
        minority rights                    caucus
        trustee                               convention
        delegate                            interest group
        politico                             pluralism
        primary election                political party    
        general election                 broker party        
        runoff election                   mission party
                                                single member district        
                                                Keynesian economics