Political Behavior and Power in The United States

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to political behavior and power dynamics in the United States.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that guarantee individual liberties.

Political Polarization

The division of the electorate into distinct and opposing groups, often leading to reduced compromise.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election.

Political Apathy

A lack of interest or concern regarding political affairs and processes.

Electorate

The body of people allowed to vote in an election.

Grassroots Organizing

A form of political activism that seeks to involve the general public in advocating for issues.

Fiesta Politics

The practice where politicians engage with Latino communities primarily around election time.

Power Elite Model

A theory suggesting that a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals control the government.

Pluralist Model

A theory that power is distributed among various groups in society, preventing any single group from dominating.

Social Media in Politics

The use of platforms like Twitter and Facebook for political campaigning and civic engagement.