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Interest groups send these people to speak to the legislators of their behalf?
A lobbyist
What is the main source of the legislatures power?
-The Message Power: which is to appeal to the people and close contacts with key legislators. -Special Sessions Power -The Veto Power: which can be one of the strongest powers
In the US political leaders are elected to represent the American people. While presidents governors and legislators have political authority their power comes directly from the citizens who vote for?
John Locke APEX
How is each state represented in the us?
Senators - each state gets 2 senators regardless of how big/small the state is or how populated/unpopulated the state is. Representatives - each state gets representatives based on its population; highly populated state = many representatives, very unpopulated state = few representatives
How is popular organizations formed?
A popular organization is formed by bringing people with common interests together. The interests need to be something that affects most of the people in the area and this will cause the organization to have many followers.
What is a bill that originates from the people rather than legislators?
it is called an initiative
Who are people employed by the legislative branch of California?
California legislators are called Assemblymen.
What is a justification for a state with a small population having the same number of senators as a state with a large population?
the senate represents the interests of the states equally. the house represents the interests of the people proportionally. senators used to be appointed by state legislators not voted for by the people.
What is purpose of a lobbyists?
The purpose of a lobbyist is to mobilize people to support a particular cause. Such a person will try to influence legislators on various issues which affect some interests.
What are some problems with lobbyists and interests groups?
Lobbyists and interests groups influence the elections by persuading the legislators to vote for legislation that favors their employer. Lobbyists and interests groups take care of their own sectional interest ignoring the views of the majority of the people in a democratic setup.
Some problems with lobbyists and interest groups are?
Lobbyists and interests groups influence the elections by persuading the legislators to vote for legislation that favors their employer. Lobbyists and interests groups take care of their own sectional interest ignoring the views of the majority of the people in a democratic setup.
What people make the laws?
Politicians, legislators, and government officials are responsible for making laws. These individuals are elected or appointed to represent the interests of the people in a democracy and have the authority to create, amend, and repeal laws through legislative processes.
Who are the people elected by state legislators?
senators
What do you call people who makes the laws?
Legislators
What people believed in strict laws to keep people from acting badly?
legislators
What bill that originates from the people rather than legislators?
An initiative
What model of representation is based on legislators mirroring the preferences of their constituents?
The model of representation that is based on legislators mirroring the preferences of their constituents is known as the "delegate model." In this model, elected officials act primarily as representatives who reflect the views and interests of the people who elected them, prioritizing their constituents' preferences over their own judgments or personal beliefs. This approach emphasizes accountability and responsiveness to the electorate's demands.
