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AP Government

Subjects : civics, ap
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1. Through different grant programs - slices up the marble cake into many different pieces - making it even more difficult to differentiate the functions of the levels of government.






2. Political contributions given to a party - candidate - or interest group that are limited in amounts and fully disclosed. Raising such limited funds is harder than raising unlimited funds - hence the term 'hard money.'






3. A PAC formed by an officeholder that collects contributions from individuals and other PACs and then makes contributions to other candidates and political parties.






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






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






6. A philosophy that encourages individual nations to act on their own when facing threats from other nations.






7. Programs such as unemployment insurance - disaster relief - or disability payments that provide benefits to all eligible citizens.






8. The difference between the revenues raised annually from sources of income other than borrowing and the expenditures of government - including paying the interest on past borrowing.






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






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






11. A decision made by a higher court such as a circuit court of appeals or the Supreme Court that is binding on all other federal courts.






12. Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government; forbidden by the Constitution.






13. Election in which voters choose party nominees.






14. Citizenship in more than one nation.






15. Philosophy proposing that judges should interpret the Constitution to reflect what the framers intended and what its words literally say.






16. The tendency in elections to focus on the personal attributes of a candidate - such as his/her strengths - weaknesses - background - experience - and visibility.






17. The means by which individuals can express preferences regarding the development of public policy.






18. The set of arrangements - including checks and balances - federalism - separation of powers - rule of law - due process - and a bill of rights - that requires our leaders to listen - think - bargain - and explain before they act or make laws. We then






19. 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.






20. The principle of a two-house legislature.






21. Unlimited and undisclosed spending by an individual or group on communications that do not use words like 'vote for' or 'vote against -' although much of this activity is actually about electing or defeating candidates.






22. Financial contributions by individuals or groups in the hope of influencing the outcome of the election and subsequently influencing policy.






23. Police targeting of racial minorities as potential suspects of criminal activities.






24. The process by which provisions of the bill of rights are brought within the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and so applied to state and local governments.






25. The formal instructions that government issues for implementing laws.






26. Policy of erecting trade barriers to protect domestic industry.






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






28. Championed by Ronald Reagan - presumes that the power of the federal government is limited in favor of the broad powers reserved to the states.

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29. Agency that administers civil service laws - rules - and regulations.






30. Clause in the Fourteenth Amendment that forbids any state to deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. By interpretation - the Fifth Amendment imposes the same limitation on the national government. This clause is t






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






32. The tendency of presidents to lose support over time.






33. The principle of a two-house legislature.






34. An electoral district in which voters choose one representative or official.






35. The candidate or party that wins more than half the votes cast in an election.






36. An agreement among two or more states. Congress must approve most such agreements.






37. A court with appellate jurisdiction that hears appeals from the decisions of lower courts.






38. Advertisements and commercials for products and services; they receive less First Amendment protection - primarily to discourage false and misleading ads.






39. The idea that the rights of the nation are supreme over the rights of the individuals who make up the nation.






40. An economic system characterized by private property - competitive markets - economic incentives - and limited government involvement in the production - distribution - and pricing of goods and services.






41. A court order requiring explanation to a judge why a prisoner is being held in custody.






42. A large body of people interested in a common issue - idea - or concern that is of continuing significance and who are willing to take action. Movements seek to change attitudes or institutions - not just policies.






43. A formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court.






44. Words that by their very nature inflict injury on those to whom they are addressed or insight them to acts of violence.






45. A policy-making alliance that involves a very strong ties among a congressional committee - an interest group - and a Federal Department or agency.






46. Powers expressly or implicitly reserved to the states.

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47. People who favor state or local action rather than national action.






48. A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.






49. The drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party - group - or incumbent.






50. The political arm of an interest group that is legally entitled to raise funds on a voluntary basis from members - stockholders - or employees to contribute funds to candidates or political parties.