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A theory of American Democracy emphasizing that the policymaking process is open to the participation of all groups with shared interest with no single group dominating.

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Pluralism

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The proposal at the Constitutional Convention that advocated for proportional representation in the legislative branch

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Virginia Plan

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The proposal at the Constitutional Convention that advocated for equal representation in the legislative branch

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New Jersey Plan

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A form of government in which people select representatives to govern them and make laws. Usually involves an elected executive of some sort such as a president.

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Republic

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The Three-Fifths Compromise meant that

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Slaves would be included in population counts as 3/5s of a person

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Which of the following was not a part of the Great Compromise

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the senate would be elected by the people

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In Order to Amend the Constitution Phase One in congress includes

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proposing an amendment by a 2/3rds majority in each house

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A way of organizing a nation so two or more levels of government share formal authority over the same area and people, often geographically and regionally based.

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Federalism

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The Power to of the Supreme Court to overturn unconstitutional laws and the power of the president to veto legislation are examples of:

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Checks and Balances

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Federalist 51 specifically emphasizes what

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Separation of Powers

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The Federalist Powers were wrote with the specific intent of rallying the American Citizens behind what?

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Ratifying the Constitution

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A system of government in which states and the national government share powers and policy assignments

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Cooperative Federalism

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A system of government in which states and the national government each remain supreme within their own spheres each with different powers and policy responsibilities

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Dual Federalism

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Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution contains

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enumerated powers

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an agreement between society members and their ruler on the general norms laws and practices of that society refers to.

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Social Contract Theory

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Article 3 of the Constitution contains explanation of

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the Judiciary branch

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Full Faith and Credit means

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States must respect one another’s laws and legal paremeters

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Which of the following accurately lists police powers.

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health, wellfare safety, morals

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Which of the Following is the only power a president has that goes completely unchecked by any other branch of Government

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the power to pardon

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Marbury v. Madison established

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Judicial Review

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an ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society

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Institution

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the individuals and institutions that make societies rules and possess the power and authority to enforce those rules

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Government

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the ability to influence the behavior of others

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Power

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the ability to legitimately exercise power

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Authority

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a form of government based on the principle that the powers of the government should be clearly limited either through written documents or through wide public understanding

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Limited Government

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Rights not bestowed by the government but are inherent to the human person.

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Natural Rights

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A set of political ideas rooted in other personal and closely held beliefs.

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Political ideology

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Federal Grants given to the states, where states are given the general discretion on how funds can be used

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Block Grants

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Federal Grants given to states with specific intent on how the money is to be used

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Categorical grants

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Details regarding the legislative branch can be found in

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Article 1

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Article 1 Section 8 Contains

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the enumerated powers

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[The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof. is

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the necessary and Proper clause

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If a state government and the federal government pass conflicting laws, whose law will be “supreme” according to the supremacy clase

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the federal law

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the Full faith and credit clause can be located in

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Article 4

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Powers held by both the state governments and the federal governments that do not infringe upon one another (such as taxes) refer to

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Concurrent Powers

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In terms of federalism what did the great depression and the civil war share in how they shaped the government

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they both led to an increase of federal authority.

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Impeachment refers to

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the legal process by which someone is removed from office

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according to the constitution Article VI S3 what is stipulated regarding government entanglement with relgiion

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there shall be no religious litmus test for holding office

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If a couple is married in. the state of Arizona their marriage is legally recognized in Maine as well. This is due to which clause

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full faith and credit

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Powers held by the federal government, not written in the constitution but exist by virtue of the fact that they are necessary for the preservation of the nation as a whole entity

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inherent powers

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Implied powers are often connected to what part of the constitution

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the necessary and proper clause

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which of the following characteristic describing the government but does NOT specifically relate to federalism

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Checks and Balances

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How many articles are in the Constitution

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7

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The Parameters for the executive branch are laid out in.

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Article II

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Which of the following is not one of the three branches of government

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The Bureaucracy

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A model of representation where the elected official votes in accordance with the will of their constituency

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Instructed Delegate

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The Power vested in the Supreme Court to review laws and determine their Constitutionality

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Judicial Review

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The Supreme Court Case that Established Judicial Review was

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Marbury v. Madison

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A informal group of members of Congress sharing some interest or characteristic. Many are composed of members from both parties and from both houses. As a group they are not a part of the formal legislative Process

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Congressional Caucus

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A Model of representation where the elected official votes in accordance with their own principles, and what could be deemed the good of the whole, or constituency.

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Trustee

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An action taken by the executive branch, specifically via the president directing the actions of federal institutions.

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executive order

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Checks and Balances,

who Sign’s treaties? who ratifies them?

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Executive / Legislative

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A person seeking reelection:

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Incumbent

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How many terms can a president serve

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2

55
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Supreme Court Justices Serve

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For life

56
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The people represented by an elected official who vote them in and out of office

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Constituency

57
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Which of the following is not a formal power of the president

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Using the Bully Pulpit to influence legislative decisions

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Which of the following does not describe the role of the Vice President

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Votes on all Senate Legislation

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The President Pro Tempore

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Is the President of the Senate in the instance that the Vice President is not present

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Legislation regarding the raising of taxes must always start

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In the house

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permanent Committees in each house of congress that handles bills in different policy areas

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standing committee

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If 2 different versions of a bill are passed in the House and Senate the bill is then sent to ___________ to reconcile those differences before the law is enacted

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Conference Comittee

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Who Ensures that individuals in a party elected to either house and Senate “Fall in line” with party platform? Majority/Minority…….

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Whip

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How are committee chair persons chosen?

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Majority party’s most senior member

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A tactic unique to the senate, of speaking on the senate floor to keep a vote from occurring

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Fillibuster

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he state offices of representatives handle

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Casework/Constituent Advocacy

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A presidential Action similar to a treaty but does not require congressional ratification.

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executive agreement

68
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Which Supreme Court established the Clear and Present danger restriction on Free Speech

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Schenck v. United States

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Roe v. Wade ensured that Abortion was protected at the federal level, which of the following accurately describes what the Dobbs Case did in overturning it.

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Returned the right to regulate abortion to State Authority

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Citizens United v. FEC Which of the following is not one of the legal questions posed

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Did the Supreme Court’s decision in McConnell resolve all constitutional as-applied challenges to the BCRA when it upheld the disclosure requirements of the statute as unconstitutional?

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Which Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law at both the federal and state levels

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14th

72
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The Right to Privacy is generally considered to be protected by which Amendment

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4th

73
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Which Legal test prohibits the government from imposing restrictions that are arbitrary and irrational

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Rational Basis test

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Strict Scrutiny test requires the government to prove which of the following:

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That there is a compelling state interest The law is narrowly tailored to meet that interest

75
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When the government must prove that the action in question furthers an important government interest. and must do so by means that are substantially related to that interest

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Intermediate Scrutiny

76
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What specific issue did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackle

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Racial Gerrymandering

77
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Age Employment Discrimination Act protects:

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Employees 40 and up from being fired based on their age

78
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the legal exception to the Age Employment Discrimination Act is

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Reasonableness Standard of Review

79
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Women were given the Right to vote in which Amendment

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19th

80
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires

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Reasonable Accommodation and Prohibits discrimination

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A policy designed to give special attention to or compensator treatment for members of some previously disadvantaged group

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Affirmative Action

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a class of individuals that have been historically subject to discrimination is considered

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Suspect Classification

83
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Which of the following is not considered a suspect classification

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Age

84
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Discrimination is

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inherently neutral

85
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Mrs. Smiths Favorite Politician of All time is

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Senator McCain

86
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A policy that internet service providers must provide equal access to broadband for all websites to their customers

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Net neutrality

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A theory of American Democracy emphasizing that the policy Making Process is open to the participation of all groups with shared interests with no single group being dominant

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Pluralism

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The requirement be registered with a party in order to vote in their primary refers to what kind of primary

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closed

89
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The gradual disengagement of people from the parties as seen in partly by shrinking party identification

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Party dealignment

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Groups that raise Money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to candidates that the group supports

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PAC’s

91
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A job, promotion or. contract given for political reasons rather than merit or competence

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patronage

92
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An “actual Enumeration” of the population required by the Constitution.

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Census

93
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Which of the following is untrue about the census

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incentives gerrymandering

94
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How is the number for the electoral college determined for each state

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number of reps + number of Senators

95
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Policy ideas floated to the media for the purpose of assessing the likely political reaction

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trial ballooon

96
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The Political channels through which peoples concerns become political issues on the governments policy agenda.

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Linkage instituttions

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Political contributions earmarked for party building expenses at the grassroots level or for generic party advertising

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soft money

98
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a theory of American Democracy contending that an upperclass elite holds the power and makes the power regardless of formal governmental operations.

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Elitism

99
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Citizens united v. FEC greatly curbed the ability of corporations to contribute to campaigns.

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True

100
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The Ability for media to determine which issues are considered important by the public and politicians

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Agenda Setting

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group of electors who are selected by the voters in each state to officially select the president and vice president

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electoral college

102
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A nonscientific poll in which there is no way to ensure that the opinions expressed are representative of the population

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straw poll

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a reason to join an interest group, working with a cause in which one believes

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Purposive Incentive

104
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a reason to join an interest group, associating with like minded individuals

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Solidarity Incentive

105
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Any form of censorship in media is illegal and a breech of the 1st amendment

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False

106
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Which of the following is an agent of political socialization

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-church
-school
-neighborhood
-social media

107
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Which of the following is not an example of an expansion in accessibility of voting

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semi open primaries

108
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Which of the following is an example of an individuals political participation

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-protest
-voting
-civil disobedience

109
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A theory of American Democracy contending that interest groups are so strong that a government that gives too to many groups is weakened

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Hyperpluralism

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