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AP GOV '18 Flashcards

Summer Assignment

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“The Hill”

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short for Capitol Hill,

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Bipartisan

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of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies

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Blue State

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a US state that predominantly votes for or supports the Democratic Party

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Bully Pulpit

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a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue

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Coattails Effect

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the tendency for a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election

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Conservative

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a person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics

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Constituent

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being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect

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Demographics

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statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it

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Earmark

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a congressional directive that funds should be spent on a specific project

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Entitlements

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a government program that provides benefits to any individual meeting certain eligibility requirements

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Flip-flopper

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a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy

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Free-Rider Problem

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a person who chooses to receive the benefits of a “public good” or a “positive externality” without contributing to paying the costs of producing those benefits

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Gender Gap

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the discrepancy in opportunities, status, attitudes, etc., between men and women

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Gerrymandering

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manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class

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GOP

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the Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP (abbreviation for Grand Old Party), is one of the two major political parties in the United States

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Grassroots

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the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file

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Gridlock

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refers to a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people

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Independent Expenditure

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a political campaign communication that expressly advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with or at the request or suggestion of a candidate

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Inside the Beltway

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an American idiom used to characterize matters that are, or seem to be, important primarily to officials of the U.S. federal government

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K Street

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a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous think tanks, lobbyists, and advocacy groups

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Lameduck

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an elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor

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Liberal

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open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values

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Libertarian

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a person who believes in the doctrine of free will

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Litigation

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the process of taking legal action

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Lobbyist

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a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

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Logrolling

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the practice of exchanging favors, especially in politics by reciprocal voting for each other’s proposed legislation

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Mandate

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an official order or commission to do something

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Partisan

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a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

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Party Platform

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a set of beliefs that are accepted as characteristic of a particular political party and presented to the public to help the public know the principles and values for which that party stands

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Polarization

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division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

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Political Action Committee (PAC)

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A popular term for a political committee organized for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates

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Political Culture

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the set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments which give order and meaning to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system

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Political Efficacy

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citizens’ faith and trust in government and their belief that they can understand and influence political affairs

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Political Socialization

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the process by which people form their ideas about politics

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Political Suicide

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a concept by which a politician or political party loses widespread support and confidence from the voting public by proposing actions that are seen as unfavourable or that might threaten the status quo

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Pork Barrel Spending

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a metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative’s district

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POTUS

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the President of the United States

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Rank and File

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the ordinary members of an organization as opposed to its leaders

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Red State

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a US state that predominantly votes for or supports the Republican Party

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Red Tape

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excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules and formalities, especially in public business

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Safe Seat

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a legislative seat that is likely to be retained with a large majority in an election

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SCOTUS

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the Supreme Court of the United States

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Sound Bite

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a short extract from a recorded interview, chosen for its pungency or appropriateness

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Spin Control

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the act or practice of attempting to manipulate the way an event is interpreted by others

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Stump Speech

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a standard speech used by a politician running for office

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Super PAC

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a type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates

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Superdelegate

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(in the Democratic Party) an unelected delegate who is free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination at the party’s national convention

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Swing State

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a US state where the two major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, viewed as important in determining the overall result of a presidential election

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Talking Points

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a topic that invites discussion or argument.

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Whistle Blower

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a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity

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