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1. An official who is expected to vote independently based on his or her judgment of the circumstances; one interpretation of the role of the legislator.






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






3. In this type of sample - every individual has unknown and random chance of being selected.






4. Means of communication that are reaching the public - including newspapers and magazines - radio - television (broadcast - cable - and satellite) - films - recordings - books - and electronic communication.






5. A person who is employed by and acts for an organized interest group or corporation to try to influence policy decisions and positions in the executive and legislative branches.






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






7. Statement required by Federal law from all agencies for any project using Federal funds to assess the potential affect of the new construction or development on the environment.






8. An opinion disagreeing with a majority in a Supreme Court ruling.






9. A jury of 6 to 12 persons that determines guilt or innocence in a civil or criminal action.






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






11. The idea that a just government must derive its powers from the consent of the people it governs.






12. Formal accusation by the lower house of legislature against a public official - the first step in removal from office.






13. A company with a labor agreement under which union membership is a condition of employment.






14. Agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant that the defendant will plead guilty to a lesser offense to avoid having to stand trial for a more serious offense.






15. 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.






16. A provision in a deed to real property prohibiting its sale to a person of a particular race or religion. Judicial enforcement of such deeds is unconstitutional.






17. The legislative leader selected by the minority party as spokesperson for the opposition.






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






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






20. Formal accusation against a president or other public official - the first step in removal from office.






21. A type of policy that provides benefits to all Americans.






22. A government agency or commission with regulatory power whose independence is protected by Congress.






23. Divisions within society that reinforce one another - making groups more homogenous or similar.






24. Initial proposal at the Constitutional Convention made by the Virginia delegation for a strong central government with a bicameral legislature dominated by the big states.






25. A minor party dedicated to the environment - social justice - nonviolence - and the foreign policy of nonintervention. Ralph Nader ran as the Green party's nominee in 2000.






26. Tax levied on imports to help protect the nation's industries - labor - or farmers from foreign competition. It can also be used to raise additional revenue.






27. A company with a labor agreement under which union membership cannot be required as a condition of employment.






28. A technique of Congress to establish federal regulations. These sanctions permit the use of federal money in one program to influence state and local policy in another. For example - a 1984 act reduced federal highway aid by up to 15 percent for any






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






30. God's or nature's law that defines right from wrong and is higher than human law.






31. Clause in the First Amendment that states that Congress shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion.






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






33. The powers of the national government in foreign affairs that the Supreme Court has declared do not depend on constitutional grants but rather grow out of the very existence of the national government.






34. A landmark case in United States law and the basis for the exercise of judicial review in the United States - under Article Three of the United States Constitution. The case resulted from a petition to the Supreme Court by William Marbury - who had b






35. A belief that limited government insures order competitive markets and personal opportunity.






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






37. 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.






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






39. Election system in which the candidate with the most votes wins.






40. 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.






41. Interpretation of the First Amendment that holds that freedom of expression is so essential to democracy that governments should not punish persons for what they say - only for what they do.






42. Powers the Constitution specifically grants to one of the branches of the national government.






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






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






45. A rise in the general price level (and decrease in dollar value) owing to an increase in the volume of money and credit in relation to available goods.






46. In a criminal action - the person or party accused of an offense.






47. A committee composed of members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate; such committees oversee the Library of Congress and conduct investigations.






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






49. Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials - especially legislators - and the policies they enact.






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







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