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AP Government

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1. Money raised in unlimited amounts by political parties for party-building purposes. Now largely illegal except for limited contributions to state or local parties for voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts.






2. Federal program that provides medical benefits for low-income persons.






3. Literacy requirements some states imposed as a condition of voting - generally used to disqualify black voters in the South; now illegal.






4. A minor party founded by Ross Perot in 1995. It focuses on national government reform - fiscal responsibility - and political accountability. It has recently struggled with internal strife and criticism that it lacks an identity.






5. An official document - published every weekday - which lists the new and proposed regulations of executive departments and regulatory agencies.






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






7. The rule of precedent - whereby a rule or law contained in a judicial decision is commonly viewed as binding on judges whenever the same question is presented.






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






9. Elections in which voters elect officeholders.






10. Money government provides to parents to pay their children's tuition in a public or private school of their choice.






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






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






13. Clause of the Constitution (Article I - Section 10) originally intended to prohibit state governments from modifying contracts made between individuals; for a while interpreted as prohibiting state governments from taking actions that adversely affec






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






15. Interpretation of the First Amendment that would permit legislatures to forbid speech encouraging people to engage in illegal action.






16. Constitutional arrangement in which sovereign nations or states - by compact - create a central government but carefully limit its power and do not give it direct authority over individuals.






17. Primary election in which any voter - regardless of party - may vote.






18. The right of women to vote.

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






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






21. A permanent committee established in a legislature - usually focusing on a policy area.






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






25. Government in which the people elect those who govern and pass laws; also called a republic.






26. International organization derived from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that promotes it free trade around the world.






27. The right to vote.






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






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






30. Candidate or party with the most votes cast in an election - not necessarily more than half.






31. Clause of the Constitution (Article 1 - Section 8 - Clause 3) setting forth the implied powers of Congress. It states that Congress - in addition to its express powers has the right to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out all powers the Co






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






33. 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.






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






35. A commission created by the 1974 amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to administer election reform laws. It consists of six commissioners appointed by president and confirmed by the Senate. Its duties include overseeing disclosure of camp






36. Libel - obscenity - fighting words - and commercial speech - which are not entitled to constitutional protection in all circumstances.






37. A formal agreement between a U.S. president and the leaders of other nations that acquires approval by both houses of Congress.






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






39. Denial of export - import - or financial relations with the target country in an effort to change that nation's policies.






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






41. Deliberate refusal to obey law or comply with orders of public officials as a means of expressing opposition.






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






43. A technique of Congress to establish federal regulations. Federal grants may establish certain conditions that extend to all activities supported by federal funds - regardless of their source. The first and most famous of these is Title VI of the 196






44. The difference between the political opinions or political behavior of men and of women.






45. A provision attached to a bill






46. Compromise agreement by states at the Constitutional Convention for a bicameral legislature with a lower house in which representation would be based on population and an upper house in which each state would have two senators.






47. The powers expressly given to Congress in the Constitution.






48. 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.






49. A form of organization that operates through impersonal - uniform rules and procedures.






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