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AP Gov Political Jargon Flashcards

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“The Hill”

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Another name that refers to the U.S. Congress

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Bipartisan

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When two political parties who usually oppose
each other are involved in an agreement or
cooperation

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Blue State

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A state within the U.S. that usually supports the

Democratic Party

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Bully Pulpit

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A public office or position that offered a platform in

which the occupant could speak out on an issue

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Coattails Effect

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Also known as the down-ballot effect. When a popular political candidate attracts votes for another candidate of the same party

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Conservative

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Political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions

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Constitution

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The basic and fundamental law of a state that dictates how a state will be organized

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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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Government funds determined by a legislator for a specific reason, often to further one’s own interest

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Entitlements

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Programs that are government funded and provide benefits to those who are eligible

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Flip-flopper

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A reversal of a position

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Free-Rider Problem

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The problem in that those who benefit from resources, public goods, or service do not pay for them.

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Gender Gap

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Term that refers to the pattern that women are more likely to support a Democratic candidate

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Gerrymandering

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Deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections

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GOP

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Stands for “Grand Old Party” Symbol of the Republican Party

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Grassroots

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Type of social movement/organization that relies on high levels of participation to promote social change

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Gridlock

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Situation in which it is difficult to pass a law

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Independent Expenditure

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Political campaign funded to advocate for the election or defeat of a candidate, must remain independent from the candidates

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Inside the Beltway

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Refers to the highway that surround DC. Refers to issues strictly specific to the federal government

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K Street

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Major thoroughfare in D.C. Popular center for lobbyists and advocate groups

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Lameduck

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Official in the final period of office often having less influence due to their limited time left

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Liberal

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Political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual to be the central problem of politics

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Libertarian

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Political view that seeks to maximize political freedom and emphasizes freedom of choice

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Litigation

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Process of taking legal action

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Lobbyist

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Someone who attempts to influence the actions, policies, and/or decisions of an official

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Logrolling

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Also known as vote trading, The act of voting/agreeing on a proposition. Usually trying to secure votes for bills that will benefit their home districts

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Mandate

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The authority to carry out a policy or course of action usually given by the elected official

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Partisan

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Used to refer to politicians who strongly support their party’s policies and are slow to compromise

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Party Platform

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A set of fundamental goals of a political party

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Polarization

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A person’s stance on a certain subject is most likely to be strictly defined by their identification with a political party

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Political Action Committee (PAC)

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Committee organized for the purpose of raising money to using that money to defeat/elect candidates

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Political Culture

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Widely shared and agreed thoughts that determines the relationship between citizens and government/relationship between citizens.

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Political Efficacy

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A citizen’s belief and trust in government and their belief that they can influence politics

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Political Socialization

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Ongoing process in which people develop and form their political ideas and values

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Political Suicide

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When a politician or party loses widespread support from voters because an action was proposed that is seen as unfavorable by the public

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Pork Barrel Spending

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Allocated government spending with the primary intent of bringing money to a representative’s district

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POTUS

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Short for “President of the United States”

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Rank and File

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Ordinary members of an organization

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Red State

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A state that generally votes/sides Republican

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Red Tape

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Overly conforming to regulation/excessive bureaucracy

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Safe Seat

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Electoral district that is likely to be retained with a large majority

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SCOTUS

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“Supreme Court of the United States”

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Sound Bite

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A small clip from a speech or statement

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Spin Control

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An attempt to manipulate the outcome of event by changing the way it is viewed by others

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Stump Speech

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A standardized speech usually used by a politician running for office is scheduled for many appearances

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Super PAC

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Political action committee that is allowed to give unlimited amounts of money to a candidate/political party and the money comes from individual donors, labor unions, and nonprofits

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Superdelegate

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Unelected delegate who is free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination

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Swing State

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An important state that doesn’t necessarily lean left or right that is considered to be very important in a presidential election

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Talking Points

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Statements meant to support a specific side on an issue

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Whistle Blower

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Someone who reports misconduct/illegal activity within one’s own company or organization

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