Extradition
states may return fugitives to a state from which they have fled to avoid criminal prosecution at the request of the state's governor
Federalist
supported a strong central government and ratification of the Constitution
Unitary system
a political system in which all power is derived from the central government
party members vote to nominate their candidate for the general election
allows citizens to register to vote at welfare and motor vehicle offices
Rider
an addition or amendment added to a bill that often has no relation to the bill but that may not pass on its own
voting for candidates from more than one party in the same election
voting a method of evaluating candidates in which voters evaluate incumbent candidates and decide whether to vote for them based on their past performances
Fighting words
speech that is likely to bring about public disorder or chaos; may be banned in public places to ensure the preservation of public order
Bill of attainder
a law that makes a person guilty of a crime without a trial; neither Congress nor the states can enact such a law Constitutionally
Open rule
in the House, a rule that allows any amendments to a bill, regardless of whether they're relevant to the legislation
when a significant number of voters choose to no longer support a particular political party
Constituent
all residents of the state for senators, all residents of a district for House members
Soft money
money used by national, state, or local party organizations that is not regulated by the Federal Election Commission
Sixth amendment applies to federal criminal cases with possible imprisonment and too poor defendant. Gideon v. Wainwright
Libel
false written statements about others that harm their reputation
Amicus curiae brief
a brief submitted to the court by an interested third party that outlines issues it thinks are important in the case. amicus curiae literally means "friend of the court"
economic policy in which the money supply is controlled through the Federal Reserve
Deregulation
Mandatory spending
spending required government spending by permanent laws; entitlements, for example social security or bond payments
Upholds establishment clause and free exercise clause. Engel v. Vitale
Representative democracy
Mandates
requirements imposed by the national government on state and local governments to comply with federal
Religion does not override child labor laws. Wisconsin v. Yoder
Politics
method of maintaining, managing, and gaining control of government
Honeymoon period
the time early in a new president's administration characterized by optimistic approval by the public
allows the government to take private property for public use, as long as just compensation is paid
an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation
Media event
a speech or photo opportunity staged to give a politician's view on an issue; staged to present the candidate in a good light
Line item veto
the president can reject a portion of a bill while approving the rest; declared unconstitutional
