The Sports and Fitness Industry Association is an interest group organized by companies and individuals active in the sports and fitness industry. It is an example of a

The separation of powers and federalism are two key features of the Constitution. Discuss why the Founders chose to include these institutional arrangements in the Constitution and how they function. In your answer, be sure to define what is meant by the separation of powers and federalism and to describe how each functions in the American political system.

In a democracy, it is assumed that elected representatives should implement the policies favored by the people. Discuss how often public opinion actually influences government policy in the United States and whether government is equally responsive to all members of the public. Is there any evidence that government policy might influence public opinion?

What effect do motivated reasoning and confirmation bias have on politics?

The fact that Democrats referred to the Obama administration’s health care initiative as “reform” instead of as “rationing” is an example of

Suppose in a presidential primary, one candidate loses the first four state contests, but wins a major victory in a fifth state, which is pivotal. A narrative emerges in the media that this candidate “has momentum,” which has a priming effect. What is the most likely outcome of such a priming effect?

When covering President Trump’s indictments in 2023, liberal-leaning sources were more likely to focus on the unprecedented nature of the allegations, whereas conservative-leaning sources were more likely to focus on claims that President Trump was being singled out for unfair treatment. What media power is this an example of?

What effect does journalism of affirmation have on viewers?

Tanya routinely posts in an online Reddit forum for progressives who advocate for abolishing the police. All of her news and information comes from interactions on the Reddit forum. This would be an example of

In classical political theory, a liberal was closest to what we would today refer to as a