APGOVSUM18.Adrian.Olivares

Question 1

Inside the beltway

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a phrase used to describe matters that are important to U.S. government officials.

Question 2

Flip-flopper

Answer 2

a sudden, unexpected change in a policy, value, or belief.

Question 3

superdelegate

Answer 3

A party leader or official elected as an unofficial delegate to a national political convention.

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Soundbite

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A brief, striking remark or statement taken out of context for insertion into a broadcast news story.

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Rank and File

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The members of a group or party separate of its leaders.

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Bipartisan

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Representing or including members from two parties or factions.

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Swing State

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An unpredictable state when it comes to political party voting.

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Stump Speech

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A standard campaign speech given by someone running for office.

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Lobbyist

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A person who tries to persuade the people to his desired vote.

Question 10

Red Tape

Answer 10

Spending more time than necessary to complete something.

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Gerrymander

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To unfairly divide voting districts to advance one candidate.

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Polarization

Answer 12

A division into opposing groups.

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Lame Duck

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An official who is not reelected, but is continuing in office till his successor takes office.

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Pork Barrell Spending

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Setting aside funds for a specific project.

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Coattails Effect

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Dragging officers of the same party ticket into office with you; voting a straight ticket.

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Grassroots

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Having financial support from many different sources.

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Party Platform

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The basis of what a given party is about.

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“the hill”

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Capital Hill

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Bully Pulpit

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The freedom to speak on any matter and push the audience around.

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Logrolling

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Trading favors among politicians.

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Earmark

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Funds set aside for a specific purpose.

Question 22

Political Acton Comitte

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An organization designed to raise money for a specific political candidate.

Question 23

Political Suicide

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An action one makes, destroying his political chances.

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Talking Points

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Certain topics you want to be sure are discussed.

Question 25

Wisitle Blower

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Certain topics you want to be sure are discussed.

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Gender Gap

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The differences between men and women.

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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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Safe Seat

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

Question 29

SCOTUS

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the Supreme Court of the United States.

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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.

Question 31

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.

Question 32

Mandate

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Requirements that direct states and local governments to provide additional services under the threat of penalties or as a condition of the the receipt of federal grant money. For example the drinking age within states.

Question 33

Partisan

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a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Question 34

Political Culture

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is a set of attitudes and practices held by a people that shapes their political behavior.

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Political Efficacy

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is the 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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is the process by which individuals learn and frequently internalize a political lens framing their perceptions of how power is arranged and how the world around them is organized.

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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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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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people who live and vote in a government officials district or state.

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Demographics

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relating to the structure of populations.

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Entitlements

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the fact of having a right to something.

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Free-Rider Program

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occurs when those who benefit from resources, public goods, or services do not pay for them, which results in an underprovision of those goods or services.

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POTUS

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President of the United States.

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GOP

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another way of identifying the Republican Party.

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Gridlock

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a traffic jam affecting a whole network of intersecting streets.

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Independent Expenditure

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is a political campaign communication that expressly advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not made in cooperation

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Liberal

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One with Liberal views.

Question 48

Liberation

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the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Question 49

Litigation

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the process of taking legal action.