The AP US Government and Politics Thread 2010

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<p>@ matt94</p>

<p>Cabinet members are appointed by the president based on capability and skill and confirmed by the Senate, but serve at the leisure of the president. The White House Office is appointed by the president on basis of loyalty and do not require Senate confirmation. The Executive Office of the President (EOP) is the same as the White House Office. The president appoints the chairmen and directors in the EOP and Cabinet. </p>

<p>Cabinet includes Dept of Defense, Dept of Justice, Dept of Homeland Security, etc
WHO/EOP includes National Security Council, OMB, and CEA</p>

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<p>Do NOT label your frqs. This is because if you fail to answer the full question in part a for example, graders will be allowed to give you points if you accidentally answer it later in the FRQ. If you label however, they cannot do that. Instead, it is much better to skip a line and indent a new paragraph, implying your answer to different parts.</p>

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<p>thanks! I’m going over all the open ended questions for government and comparative :P</p>

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<p>^ Thanks
So only cabinet members need approval from senate? What about the heads of these agencies? Do they remain loyal to the president?</p>

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<p>They supposedly become more loyal to their own agencies so they tend to grow distant from the president</p>

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<p>Never thought about that, masterTTP. Thanks for the heads up.</p>

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<p>is the Supreme court influenced by the public/media (or any one else for that matter)? or are they not influenced by outside sources?</p>

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<p>Yes, they must be rational otherwise they could be removed by the Senate. They are also influenced by briefs. Not the media or public though since they serve life terms and don’t need to be elected.</p>

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<p>Could someone explain the purpose of the Iron Triangle? I know what it is but what are key points to know about it?</p>

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<p>They are very strong, so strong that they can almost be referred to as subgovernments - where real decisions are made. They are used so that alliances among bureaucrats, interest groups, and committees can join together to make their voices heard better.</p>

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<p>It’s important to note that issue networks have hurt iron triangles recently, and that Eisenhauer warned of a specifc iron triangle, the military-industrial complex, aBrnd that defense contractors and the government’s power will grow to dangerous heights.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Describe the litmus test</p></li>
<li><p>Briefly describe the progression of media since the ratification of the Constitution.</p></li>
</ol>

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<p>Litmus test = test of “ideological standing” or how much you relate to a party, etc. Used by the Senate on candidates to see if they are part of a desired party. That’s the general meaning, I think.</p>

<p>Progression of media … media has become so important it can be referred to as the 4th branch of gov’t. Politicans need the media to express their ideas and get heard, and the media can also choose which policies are known to the public by ignoring some other policies.</p>

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<p>Anyone know the difference between expressed and delegated powers?</p>

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<p>^ I’m guessing they’re the same thing. </p>

<p>Is anyone planning on staying up late?</p>

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<p>Taking a few practice tests + doing another cursory read through of Crash Course and I’ll be done. Don’t intend to stay up late.</p>

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<p>does ANYONE have any practice tests for AP COMPARATIVE POLITICS I know 1996 and 2006 are released but I cant find them . … .please help me . . . </p>

<p>I will trade for anythin
I have ap english, ap bio, ap chem, ap ab, ap bc, ap us govt, ap stats, and ap physics</p>

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<p>Can someone describe what we need to know about the EOP?</p>

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<p>I should be studying for this test right now, instead I am looking at this thread.</p>

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<p>Yea I haven’t studied much this weekend.</p>

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<p>someone want to do an aim chatgroup?</p>