Ideology
a consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals
Free rider
clause says that states are required to recognize the laws and legal documents of other states - Article 4
Libel
Leak
an unauthorized release of information to the press from someone in the government
Bench trial
a trial in which the judge who presides over the trial decides on guilt or liability
Connecticut (Great) Compromise
Revolving
Pocket veto
when the president takes no action on a bill within ten days of Congress adjourning, the bill does not become law
1943, forcing students to salute the flag is a violation of 1st amendment free speech, and is therefore unconstitutional. Such gestures = symbolic speech. Tinker v. Des Moines.
a type of federalism that deals with the flow of funds through grants and other means from the federal government to the states
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
Runoff primary
when no candidate receives a majority of votes, and election held between the two candidates who recorded the most votes in the primary
Progressive
generally refers to the belief that government or people acting on its behalf can be used to address social problems or inequities facing the nation
Markup
rewrite of a bill after hearings have been held on it
a situation in which men and women hold different positions on a wide range of political issues
Politics
method of maintaining, managing, and gaining control of government
Political action committees (PAC$)
Realigning election
when a minority party wins by building a new coalition of voters that continues over successive election
Opinion leaders
those individuals held in great respect because of their position, expertise, or personality, who may
Marble vs. layer cake federalism
Marble cake means 1930s fed expansion, layer cake means they are supreme in separate areas
Get-out-the-vote
a campaign near the end of an election to get voters out to the polls
Supremacy clause
national laws supersedes all other laws passed by states
Pluralist theory of democracy
interest groups compete in the political arena with each promoting its own policy preferences through organized efforts
Motor Voter Law
allows citizens to register to vote at welfare and motor vehicle offices
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
Public policy
the exercise of government power in doing those things necessary to maintain legitimate authority and control over society
Judicial restraint
Equal Protection Clause
constitutional guarantee that everyone be treated equally
common policy concerns
an association of congressional members who advocate a political ideology, regional, ethnic, or economic interest
