Closed rule
a rule issued by the House Committee on Rules, in which there is a strict time limit for debate and no amendments can be offered
Congress's authority to review a new federal regulation enacted by a regulatory agency and overrule it through a joint resolution
Realignment
a shift of voting patterns to form new coalitions of party support
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
Coattail
effect the ability of a strong or popular candidate to get other candidates on the ticket elected; it is a term most
Constituency
service casework; assistance to constituents by congressional members
Dealigning
election party loyalty becomes less important to voters, and they vote for the other party candidate or
Issue networks
the numerous people who are involved in the formulation of policy, including the president, members of Congress, the cabinet, lobbyists, interest groups, government agencies, and scholars; a looser relationship than the iron triangles
a commission delegated to supervise an election
Devolution
Implied powers
powers not expressed, but may be considered through the use of the necessary and proper (elastic) clause
offensive speech against racial or ethnic minorities, women, and homosexuals that creates a hostile environment
Deviating election
minority party is able to win the support of majority party members, independents, and new voters
War Powers Act of 1973
Hard money
money used directly by a candidate running for office; it is subject to campaign finance laws and Federal
Free rider
an individual who benefits from the activities of an interest group but does not support the group either financially or through active participation
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
weak government
Deregulation
the process of reducing or completely eliminating federal government oversight of an industry so as to allow it to operate more freely; used to encourage competition and reduce costs to consumers
Oversight
the conduct of international relations, particularly involving the negotiation of treaties and other agreements between nations
Federalist Papers
written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to support ratification of the Construction
complex process by which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values
Roe v. Wade (1973)
The Right to Privacy extends to letting women make decisions about their bodies without government surveillance.
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Selectively incorporates 4th amendment. Later modified with "inevitable discovery" (good if would be found in a later, lawful search) and "good faith" (good if warrant was issued at all).
Rules committee
determines the rules for debate for bills in the House
Keynesian economics
Moderate
person whose views are between conservative and liberal and may include some of both ideologies
a statement of a political party on the issues facing the country, adopted at the national convention; each issue position is known as a plank
Honeymoon period
the time early in a new president's administration characterized by optimistic approval by the public
