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AP Government

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1. A system of government in which the legislature selects the prime minister or president.






2. Widespread agreement on fundamental principles of democratic governance and the values that undergird them.






3. Incumbents have an advantage over challengers in election campaigns because voters are more familiar with them - and incumbents are more recognizable.






4. Legal process whereby an alleged criminal offender is surrendered by the officials of one states to officials of the state in which the crime is alleged to have been committed.






5. Interpretation of the First Amendment that holds that the government cannot interfere with speech unless the speech presents a clear and present danger that it will lead to evil or illegal acts.






6. The clause of the Constitution (Article I - Section 8 - Clause 3) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.






7. Legislative act inflicting punishment - including deprivation of property - without a trial - on named individuals or members of a specific group.






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






9. Constitutional requirement that governments proceed by proper methods; limits how government may exercise power.






10. 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.






11. Governance according to the expressed preferences of the majority.






12. Efforts by government to alter the free operation of the market to achieve social goals such as protecting workers and the environment.






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






14. The distribution of individual preferences or evaluations of a given issue - candidate - or institution within a specific population.






15. Something given with the expectation of receiving something in return.






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






18. The system created by Congress in 1913 to establish banking practices and regulate currency in circulation and the amount of credit available. It consists of 12 regional banks supervised by the Board of Governors. Often called simply the Fed.






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






20. A theory of international relations that focuses on the hope the nations will act together to solve international problems and promote peace.






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






22. Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government.






23. 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.






24. A formal - public agreement between the United States and one or more nations that must be approved by two thirds of the Senate.






25. The principle of a two-house legislature.






26. National Health Insurance program for the elderly and disabled.






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






28. A combination of entitlement programs - paid for by employer and employee taxes - that includes retirement benefits - health insurance - and support for disabled workers and the children of deceased or disabled workers.






29. The widely shared beliefs - values - and norms about how citizens relate to governments and to one another.






30. A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote on a controversial issue.






31. How voters feel about a candidate's background - personality - leadership ability - and other personal qualities.






32. The Federal government's primary intelligence officer - responsible for overseeing all national intelligence agencies and providing advice to the President on terrorist threats.






33. The desire to avoid international entanglement altogether.






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






35. 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.






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






37. The constitutional requirement (in Article II - Section 3) that presidents take care that the laws are faithfully executed - even if they disagree with the purpose of those laws.






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






39. Trade status granted as part of an international trade policy that gives a nation the same favorable trade concessions and tariffs that the best trading partners receive.






40. Procedure whereby a certain number of voters may - by petition - propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters.






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






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






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






44. Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government - generally.






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






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






47. 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.






48. The process - most notably in families and schools - by which we develop our political attitudes - values - and beliefs.






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






50. The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages.







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