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| process about the topic of politics that involves people exchanging symbolic meaning within a context, expecting and receiving responses, and utilizing one or more media. |
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- Core of democracy: allow us to actively participate in selecting our leaders.
- Determine how our own interests can be served
- Provide legitimacy to govern
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| Regulated donations from individuals and political action committees |
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| Funds spent by organizations (corporations, trade unions) that are not contributed directly to a candidate’s campaign—no limits. |
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¡Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 (& 1976):
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-Created Federal Election Commission to keep everyone in check.
- Offered matching grants from govt. for people who accepted limited contributions.
- supposed to allow poor people to run, doesn't really work. |
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2002: Bipartisan campaign reform act.
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-Banned national parties from raising or spending soft money.
- Restricted broadcast issue ads that mentioned candidates within 30 days of a primary or 60 days of an election.
- “I’m ___ and I approved this message”
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- Private group that receives contributions or makes expenditures in excess of $1000 for the purpose of influencing a federal election.
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Assumptions of Functional Theory:
Voting is.. |
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Assumptions of Functional Theory:
Candidates must...
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| distinguish themselves from opponents |
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Assumptions of Functional Theory:
Political campaign messages allow..
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| candidates to distinguish themselves |
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Assumptions of Functional Theory:
Candidates establish preferability by...
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| acclaiming, attacking and defending |
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Assumptions of Functional Theory:
Campaign discourse occurs on two topics:
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| Battle of Interpretations |
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1. Candidates projection of image & issue emphasis
2. Opponents re-interpretation of candidate
3. Media interpretation of candidate |
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