Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
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Block grants grants federal funds given to the states for programs in broad policy areas with few, if any, restrictions
citizens choose officials who make decisions about public policy; a republic
government corporation
War Powers Act of 1973 a law that limits presidential use of military forces to sixty days, with an automatic extension of thirty additional days if the president requests such an extension
National debt amount of money owed by the government
mandates require states to enforce legislation without the funding necessary
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voting a method of evaluating candidates in which voters evaluate incumbent candidates and decide whether to vote for them based on their past performances
agreement with another head of state not requiring approval from the Senate
Plurality vote electoral process in which the candidate who receives more votes than any other candidate is elected
service casework; assistance to constituents by congressional members
Impoundment refusal of the president to spend money Congress has appropriated; was eliminated by the congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
direct majority or minority party strategy and decisions in the House and Senate
a person whose political views favor more local, limited government, fewer government regulations,
Substantive due process
Executive order action by the president that does not require the approval of Congress; subject to judicial review
Gridlock when opposing parties and interests often block each other's proposals, creating a political stalemate or inaction between the executive and legislative branches of government
information provided in an interview that a reporter can quote but can't attribute specifically to the interviewee
Cooperative federalism "marble-cake federalism" a model of the relationship between the federal government and the states that developed during the 1930s; the power of the federal government expands into areas that the states are usually responsible for
Line item veto the president can reject a portion of a bill while approving the rest; declared unconstitutional
justice or justices who agree with the majority's ruling but not the reason behind the decision
Unanimous consent an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation
At-large all the voters of a state or county elect their representative
Popular Socereignty basic principle of US government which holds that the people are the source of all governmental power
Party realignment
Expressed powers powers enumerated in the Constitution
Ratification method of enacting a constitution or amendment into law
Symbolic speech using actions and symbols rather than words to convey an idea
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
Critical elections sharp changes in the existing patterns of party loyalty due to changing social and economic conditions
speech that is likely to bring about public disorder or chaos; may be banned in public places to ensure the preservation of public order
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positive acts of government designed to prevent discrimination and provide equality before the law. What the government should do.
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the belief that judges should have freedom in interpreting the Constitution
Cooperative federalism "marble-cake federalism" a model of the relationship between the federal government and the states that developed during the 1930s; the power of the federal government expands into areas that the states are usually responsible for
when the president takes no action on a bill within ten days of Congress adjourning, the bill does not become law
election commission
Brief a written document submitted to a court that presents the facts and legal reasoning of a party to the lawsuit
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Individualism
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Politics method of maintaining, managing, and gaining control of government
Revolving door the practice of government officials becoming lobbyists for the industries or companies they were responsible for regulating while they were public servants
Cloture a method for cutting off a filibuster in the Senate; sixteen votes are needed to call for cloture and sixty are needed to end a filibuster
Platform 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
The Supreme Court concluded that "actual malice" must be proved to support a finding of libel against a public figure. Principle of "breathing space"
an unauthorized release of information to the press from someone in the government
Soft money
Ex post facto law a law that makes an action a crime even though it was legal when it was committed or increases the penalty for a crime after it has been committed
Elastic clause the necessary and proper clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) that allows Congress to pass laws to carry out its expressed powers
Hard money money used directly by a candidate running for office; it is subject to campaign finance laws and Federal
the first court to hear and decide a case; US district courts and the US Supreme Court have original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign affairs, states or the national government
Constitution the document setting forth the laws and principles of the government; a plan for government
Straight-ticket voting
Dual Federalism a model of the relationship between the federal government and the states in which each is supreme in its own sphere; "layer cake federalism"
On background information provided in an interview that a reporter can quote but can't attribute specifically to the interviewee
Party dealignment weakening of ties between the voters and the two major parties
Gridlock
weak government government that has limited control over economy or personal lives
Constituent all residents of the state for senators, all residents of a district for House members
Free rider
Declaration of Independence drafted in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson declaring America's separation from Great Britain
Recall special election initiated by petition to allow citizens to remove an official from office before his or her term
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