Mass media all forms of communication that reach a large portion of the population
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Agenda setting identification of the problems and/or issues that require the attention of the government to resolve
Blanket primary
Articles of Confederation the first written constitution of the United States, which went into effect in 1781; it created a unicameral legislature, in which each state had one vote but no executive or judicial authority; the power of the central government was extremely limited
Authority given the courts to review constitutionality of acts by the executive/state/legislature; est. in Marbury v. Madison
Congress monitors policies of the executive branch; the process by which the legislative branch checks the executive branch to ensure that the laws Congress has passed are being administered in keeping with legislators' intent
service casework; assistance to constituents by congressional members
Ideology a consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals
Trial balloon
Johnson v. Zerbst (1938)
On the record information
the warning that an individual must be read at the time of arrest and questioning, letting him know his 5th and 6th amendment rights
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
Amendment a revision or change to a bill, law, or constitution
Political efficacy belief that a person can influence politics and public policymaking
a statistical technique that gives everyone in the target group the same opportunity to participate in a poll
Coattail
Creates the "Lemon Test", which has requires separate, secular, and neutral effect and intention in government action.
Direct primary
sharp changes in the existing patterns of party loyalty due to changing social and economic conditions
attempting to influence policymakers through a variety of methods
constitutional guarantee that everyone be treated equally
Interest group a group of private citizens whose goal is to influence and shape public policy
Candidate
Political action committees (PAC$)
Loose Constructionist
Joint committee a committee of Congress made up of members of both houses that focuses on issues of general concern but does not propose legislation
one party controls the executive (president) and the other party controls one or both houses of Congress
Delegated powers powers specifically granted to the national government in the Constitution
written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to support ratification of the Construction
Majority opinion the majority of justices agree on the decision and the reasons for the decision
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jurisdiction the authority to hear cases is shared by federal and state courts
Oversight Congress monitors policies of the executive branch; the process by which the legislative branch checks the executive branch to ensure that the laws Congress has passed are being administered in keeping with legislators' intent
Participatory democracy citizens meet and make decisions about public policy issues; there are no elected officials;
Incumbency
Loose Constructionist the belief that judges should have freedom in interpreting the Constitution
Get-out-the-vote a campaign near the end of an election to get voters out to the polls
Pocket veto when the president takes no action on a bill within ten days of Congress adjourning, the bill does not become law
Judicial branch responsible for interpreting and applying the laws; in the federal government it consists of the US district
Front loading the practice of a state choosing an early date to hold a primary election
Midterm elections congressional elections held between presidential elections
Hyde Amendment (1976)
Moderate person whose views are between conservative and liberal and may include some of both ideologies
De jure segregation segregation segregation that results from law
Mass media all forms of communication that reach a large portion of the population
Agenda setting
Policy evaluation determines is a policy is achieving its goals; usually carried out with congressional oversight
Earmark
Monetary policy economic policy in which the money supply is controlled through the Federal Reserve
Creates the "Lemon Test", which has requires separate, secular, and neutral effect and intention in government action.
the elected leader of the party with the most seats in the House or Senate
Margin of error the percentage that a scientific poll is likely to be off; a margin of error of +/- 3 percent is common
Blanket primary a primary election in which candidates from all parties are on the ballot, and a registered voter can vote for the Democratic candidate for one office and the Republican candidate for another
Opinion leaders those individuals held in great respect because of their position, expertise, or personality, who may
Individualism the belief that individuals should be left on their own by the government
Exit poll
Rule of four
Honeymoon period the time early in a new president's administration characterized by optimistic approval by the public
On deep background information provided in an interview that a reported can use but cannot make even an indirect reference to the source
Progressive tax a tax that is higher for those who make more money; the federal income tax is an example
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