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AP Government

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1. Programs in which eligibility is based on prior contributions to government - usually in the form of payroll taxes.






2. 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






3. Interest groups organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code may advertise for or against candidates. If their source of funding is corporations or unions - they have some restrictions on broadcast advertising. 527 organizations were impo






4. The first governing document of the confederated states drafted in 1777 - ratified in 1781 - and replaced by the present Constitution in 1789.






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






6. Elections in which voters elect officeholders.






7. Theory based on the principles of John Maynard Keynes - stating that government spending should increase during business slumps and the curve during booms.






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






9. Elections held in years when the president is on the ballot.






10. An explanation of the decision of the Supreme Court or any other appellate court.






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






12. The total amount of money the Federal government has borrowed to finance deficit spending over the years.






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






14. A convention held in September 1786 to consider problems of trade and navigation - attended by five states and important because it issued the call to Congress and the states for what became the Constitutional Convention.






15. A tax whereby people with lower incomes pay a higher fraction of their income than people with higher incomes.






16. A judicial system in which the court of law is a neutral arena where two parties argue their differences.






17. An agency of Congress that analyzes presidential budget recommendations and estimates the cost of proposed legislation.






18. Procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by the legislature or proposed amendments to a state constitution.






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






20. A tax graduated so that people with higher incomes pay larger fraction of their income than people with lower incomes.






21. The rights of an individual to own - use - rent - invest in - buy - and sell property.






22. Arrangement whereby public officials are hired to provide legal assistance to people accused of crimes who are unable to hire their own attorneys.






23. Attempting to overthrow the government by force or use violence to interrupt its activities.






24. 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.'






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






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






27. A government agency that operates like a business corporation - created to secure greater freedom of action and flexibility for a particular program.






28. The right of women to vote.

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29. Constitutional division of powers among the legislative - executive - and judicial branches - with the legislative branch making law - the executive applying and enforcing the law - and the judiciary interpreting the law.






30. General tax on sales transactions - sometimes exempting food and drugs.






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






32. An action taken by Congress to reverse the presidential veto - requiring a two-thirds majority in each chamber.






33. Democratic and civic habits of discussion - compromise - and respect for differences - which grow out of participation in voluntary organizations.






34. Loss of tax revenue due to Federal laws that provide special tax incentives or benefits to individuals or businesses.






35. Weakening of partisan preferences that points to a rejection of both major parties and a rise in the number of independents.






36. Voting by member of one party for a candidate of another party.






37. A president's claim of broad public support.






38. Election in which voters choose party nominees.






39. A meeting of the members of a party in a legislative chamber to select party leaders and to develop party policy. Called a conference by the Republicans.






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






41. An informal and subjective affiliation with a political party that most people acquire in childhood.






42. Electoral system used in electing the president and vice president - in which voters vote for electors pledged to cast their ballots for particular party's candidates.






43. Governance divided between the parties - especially when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress.






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






45. 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.






46. A formal decision to reject a bill passed by Congress after it adjourns






47. Retroactive criminal law that works to the disadvantage of a person.






48. The belief that nations must engage in international problem solving.






49. Unlimited amounts of money that political parties previously could raise for party-building purposes. Now largely illegal except for limited contributions to state and local parties for voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts.






50. The principle of a two-house legislature.