27 Flashcards
symbolic speech
Actions that are intended to convey a belief.
system of government
How power is distributed among different parts and levels of the state.
talk radio
A radio format featuring a host who interviews guests that is often very partisan.
tax credit
A reduction in one’s tax burden designed to help certain people.
Temporary Assistance to Need Families
A federal welfare program that provides money to poor families.
term limits
Limits on the number of terms an elected official can serve.
terrorism
The use of violent tactics with the aim of creating fear and destabilizing a government; frequently targets civilians.
third party
In American politics, any political party other than the Democrats and Republicans.
Three-Fifths Compromise
A compromise on how to count slaves for determining population; slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person.
totalitarian government
A regime in which the government controls every facet of life.
total war
A highly destructive total war in which combatants use every resource available to destroy the social fabric of the enemy.
transnational
Something that lies beyond the boundaries of a nation-state or consists of several nation-states.
trickle-down economics
An attempt to improve the economy by providing big tax cuts to businesses and wealthy individuals (the supply side). These cuts encourage investment, which then creates jobs, so the effect will be felt throughout the economy; also known as supply-side economics.
trustee representation
A type of representation in which the people choose a representative whose judgment and experience they trust. The representative votes for what he or she thinks is right, regardless of the opinions of the constituents.
tyranny of the majority
When the majority violate the rights of the minority.
