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AP Government

Subjects : civics, ap
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1. A writ issued by a magistrate that authorizes the police to search a particular place or person - specifying the place to be searched and the objects to be seized.






2. A theory that government should control the money supply to encourage economic growth and restrain inflation.






3. A specific course of action taken by government to achieve a public goal.






4. Programs such as Medicaid and welfare under which applicants must meet eligibility requirements based on need.






5. A congressional committee created for a specific purpose - sometimes to conduct an investigation.






6. Constitutional arrangement that concentrates power in a central government.






7. A consistent pattern of beliefs about political values and the role of government.






8. Conservative Christians who (as a group) have become more active in politics in the last two decades and were especially influential in the 2000 presidential election.






9. A procedural rule in the House of Representatives that prohibits any amendments to bills or provides that only members of the committee reporting the bill may offer amendments.






10. A policy promoting cutbacks in the amount of Federal regulation in specific areas of economic activity.






11. Those citizens who follow public affairs closely.






12. Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.






13. The tendency of presidents to learn more about doing their jobs over time.






14. A technique of Congress to establish federal regulations. Direct orders must be complied with under threat of criminal or civil sanction. An example is the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 - barring job discrimination by state and local gover






15. Economic theory based on the principles of John Maynard Keynes stating that government spending should increase during business slumps and be curbed during booms.






16. A social division based on national origin - religion - language - and often race.






17. Court order directing an official to perform an official duty.






18. The power of a court to refuse to enforce a law or government regulation that in the opinion of the judges conflicts with the U.S. Constitution or - in a state court - the state constitution.






19. Exemption from prosecution for a particular crime in return for testimony pertaining to the case.






20. Essays promoting ratification of the Constitution - published anonymously by Alexander Hamilton - John Jay - and James Madison in 1787 and 1788.






21. Media that emphasize the news.






22. A tax on increased value of the product at each stage of production and distribution rather than just at the point of sale.






23. A policy that emphasizes a united front and cooperation between the major political parties - especially on sensitive foreign policy issues.






24. Powers that grow out of the very existence of government.






25. Powers inferred from the express powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions.






26. A collection of people who share a common interest or attitude and seek to influence government for specific ends. Interest groups usually work within the framework of government and try to achieve their goals through tactics such as lobbying.






27. Alternative means of health care in which people or their employers are charged a set amount and the HMO provides health care and covers hospital costs.






28. System designed to reduce voter fraud by limiting voting to those who have established eligibility to vote by submitting the proper documents.






29. The convention in Philadelphia - May 25 to September 17 - 1787 - that debated and agreed upon the Constitution of the United States.






30. The number of Americans who are out of work but actively looking for a job. The number does not usually include those who are not looking.






31. An opinion that agrees with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling but differs on the reasoning.






32. Presidential staff the agency that serves as a clearinghouse for budgetary requests and management improvements for government agencies.






33. Method whereby representatives of the union and employer determine wages - hours - and other conditions of employment through direct negotiation.






34. Money spent by individuals or groups not associated with candidates to elect or defeat candidates for office.






35. A division of population based on occupation - income - and education.






36. Literally - a 'friend of the court' brief - filed by an individual or organization to present arguments in addition to those presented by the immediate parties to a case.






37. A formal decision to reject the bill passed by Congress.






38. Clause in the Constitution that states that 'Congress should have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. . . .' This clause is also known as the elastic clause as is a major and significant p

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39. Presidential staff agency that serves as a clearinghouse for budgetary requests and management improvements for government agencies.






40. The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals - groups - and parties can spend unlimited amounts in campaigns for or against candidates as long as they operate independently from the candidates. When an individual - group - or party does so - they are






41. A meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office and to decide the platform.






42. An election system in which the candidate with the most votes wins.






43. The right to renounce one's citizenship.






44. The study of the characteristics of populations.






45. The rights of all people to dignity and worth; also called human rights.






46. Theory that opposes governmental interference in economic affairs beyond what is necessary to protect life and property.






47. A nonprofit association or group operating outside of government that advocates and pursues policy objectives.






48. A secret ballot printed by the state.






49. The reliance on economic and military strength to solve international problems.






50. An election during periods of expanded suffrage and change in the economy and society that proves to be a turning point - redefining the agenda of politics and the alignment of voters within parties.