Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u67a8INNkPUvideoConcepts covered:ideological division, partisanship, divided government, representation models, gerrymandering
The video discusses how congressional behavior is influenced by factors such as ideological division, election processes, partisanship, and divided government, which can either facilitate or hinder the legislative process. It also explores different models of representation (delegate, trustee, politico) and the impact of redistricting and gerrymandering on congressional efficiency.
Influences on Congressional Effectiveness: Ideology and Partisanship
Concepts covered:congressional behavior, ideological division, partisanship, divided government, policy gridlock
The chapter explores how congressional effectiveness is influenced by ideological divisions, partisanship, and divided government. It highlights how polarization leads to policy gridlock, while unified government allows for swift legislative action, using historical examples to illustrate these dynamics.
Question 1
Partisan polarization leads to policy gridlock in Congress.
Question 2
What is a lame-duck president's challenge?
Question 3
A government dominated by one party can _____ the work of Congress.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: During a divided government, a controversial healthcare reform is introduced. The President supports the reform, but the opposition party controls the Senate.
What does the scenario mean for the reform?
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A bipartisan infrastructure bill is introduced in a highly polarized Congress. Both parties agree on the need but differ on funding methods.
Select three correct strategies to pass the bill.
Question 6
Divided government slows down legislative processes.
Question 7
How does ideological division affect Congress's efficiency?
Question 8
A lame-duck president has _____ incentive to work with Congress.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A new bill is proposed in Congress during a period of high partisanship. The bill aims to address climate change but faces opposition from the minority party. The majority party controls both the House and the Senate.
What should the majority party do next?
Question 10
Ideological division hinders negotiation and compromise.
Question 11
How did Republicans expedite Trump's justice appointment?
Question 12
Ideological division leads to policy _____ and partisan fighting in Congress.
Question 13
Lame-duck presidents face challenges in advancing their agenda.
Question 14
What facilitates quick legislative action in Congress?
Question 15
Congressional behavior is influenced by election processes, partisanship, and _____ government.
Question 16
Unified government expedites passing of legislation.
Question 17
Why did Obama's Supreme Court appointment stall?
Question 18
A _____ government occurs when opposing parties hold majorities in Congress.
Gerrymandering and Representation in Congress
Concepts covered:gerrymandering, Baker v. Carr, Shaw v. Reno, redistricting, representation models
The chapter discusses the concept of gerrymandering, where electoral districts are manipulated to favor one political party, and highlights key Supreme Court cases like Baker v. Carr and Shaw v. Reno that address issues of partisan and racial gerrymandering. It also explores different models of representation in Congress, such as the delegate, trustee, and politico models, and emphasizes the importance of redistricting in ensuring fair representation.
Question 19
Gerrymandering can favor one political party over another.
Question 20
What was the court's view in Shaw v. Reno?
Question 21
In the delegate model, representatives vote according to _____.
Question 22
CASE STUDY: A state is accused of racial gerrymandering in its district maps.
What is an incorrect response to the accusation?
Question 23
Trustee model allows voting against constituents' will.
Question 24
How did Baker v. Carr impact voting?
Question 25
The practice of drawing districts to favor one party is called _____.
Question 26
CASE STUDY: A representative faces a decision that conflicts with constituent views.
Which representation model is least applicable?
Question 27
Redistricting occurs every 10 years after the census.
Question 28
What is partisan gerrymandering's primary goal?
Question 29
The trustee model allows representatives to vote based on their _____.
Question 30
Shaw v. Reno supported racial gerrymandering practices.
Question 31
What does the delegate model emphasize?
Question 32
Shaw v. Reno addressed the issue of _____ gerrymandering.
Question 33
Baker v. Carr established the one-person one-vote principle.
Question 34
What triggers congressional redistricting?
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