AP Government duel

a party national convention at which no candidate has won a majority of the delegates in the primaries; the candidate is chosen by the convention

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

Congressional oversight refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation

a system in which each branch of the government has the power to limit the other branches of government so that one is not dominant; each branch of government is subject to restraints by the other two branches

Concurrent jurisdiction jurisdiction the authority to hear cases is shared by federal and state courts

Judicial activism

New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) establishes?

determines the rules for debate for bills in the House

Unfunded mandates mandates require states to enforce legislation without the funding necessary

writ of certiorari

Miranda warning the warning that an individual must be read at the time of arrest and questioning, letting him know his 5th and 6th amendment rights

a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within predefined limits that are established by a Constitution or other source of authority

Initiative allows voters to petition to propose legislation and then submit it for a vote by qualified voters; not available at the national level

Affirmative action a program intended to give a boost of preference to minority applicants over white applicants in contracting, employment, housing, and college or professional school admissions

Constituent

complex process by which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values

Recess appointment a presidential appointment made when Congress is not in session; doesn't require immediate confirmation

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

Federal system a political system in which power is divided between the national government and state government

District courts

Open rule in the House, a rule that allows any amendments to a bill, regardless of whether they're relevant to the legislation

special election initiated by petition to allow citizens to remove an official from office before his or her term

Voter turnout

Federalist

congressional elections held between presidential elections

Individualism the belief that individuals should be left on their own by the government

requirements imposed by the national government on state and local governments to comply with federal

Loose Constructionist the belief that judges should have freedom in interpreting the Constitution

Devolution

Ideology

after listening to constituents, elected representatives vote based on their own opinions

Direct democracy

a person whose views favor more government involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, and increased government spending

a political/economic system in which the government plays a major role (usually ownership) in determining the use of productive resources and the allocation of valuable goods and services; may be democratic or authoritarian

Hard money money used directly by a candidate running for office; it is subject to campaign finance laws and Federal

On the record information provided in an interview that a reported can quote and attribute to the source, referring to the source by name

Diplomacy

Off the record information information provided in an interview that a reporter cannot directly use

Realignment

Discrimination unfair treatment of a person based on race or group membership

Devolution an effort to shift responsibility or domestic programs to the states in order to decrease the size and activities of the federal government

Limited Government

Select committee a temporary committee of Congress set up for a specific purpose that is outside the scope of the standing committees

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

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

a two-house legislature

Ideology

Betts v. Brady (1942) Sixth amendment does not selectively incorporate to providing poor people in not-capital state cases a lawyer

Political action committees (PAC$) extension of an interest group that contributes money to political campaigns

the time early in a new president's administration characterized by optimistic approval by the public

double jeopardy a rule that says a person can't be tried twice by the same court under the same charges twice; from the 5th amendment

Deficit

weak government government that has limited control over economy or personal lives

Exit poll a poll conducted on election day to determine how people voted

New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) establishes?

Maintaining elections

a group of members of Congress who may or may not be from the same party but who share

belief that a person can influence politics and public policymaking

Motor Voter Law allows citizens to register to vote at welfare and motor vehicle offices

Entitlement government benefits provided to Americans who qualify because of their age, income, and/or status

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