APGOVSUM18.Jamian.Kortekaas

Question 1

Define “The Hill”

Answer 1

The Hill is a US news agency that covers US domestic and foreign political affairs.

Question 2

Define Bipartisan

Answer 2

In politics, bipartisan refers to the conclusion where both political parties agree to cooperate with one another.

Question 3

Define Blue State

Answer 3

A blue state is often a state that votes democratically and upholds functions considered democratic within their government.

Question 4

Define Bully Pulpit

Answer 4

Coined by Theodore Roosevelt, bully pulpit is known as an office that allows the occupant to express their views of society, therefore advocating for an agenda.

Question 5

Define Coattails Effect

Answer 5

Often in politics. the leaders of a political party tend to appoint candidates that appeal to their own political party.

Question 6

Define Conservative

Answer 6

Conservatism is an ideology of government that upholds traditional values and the deregulation of private ownership; advocates for less government regulation.

Question 7

Define Constituent

Answer 7

A voter whose role is to elect state representatives to legislature.

Question 8

Define Demographics

Answer 8

A group of data that revolves around a particular group of people and their relationship to different political standpoints.

Question 9

Define Earmark

Answer 9

A proposal where funds should be directed to certain projects.

Question 10

Define Entitlements

Answer 10

Government programs such as Social Security or Medicare that provides benefits to the people who meet eligibility.

Question 11

Define Flip-Flopper

Answer 11

A flip-flop is a change in policy by an official used to garner more support in a campaign.

Question 12

Define Free-Rider Problem

Answer 12

The Free-Rider Problem occurs when a large set of people take advantage of resources without having to pay for them.

Question 13

Define Gender Gap

Answer 13

The Gender Gap is a lack of status or opportunities between men and women.

Question 14

Define Gerrymandering

Answer 14

Gerrymandering is the manipulation of a group of voters to favor one party over another.

Question 15

Define GOP

Answer 15

The GOP (Grand Old Party) is the nickname used to describe the Republican Party.

Question 16

Define Grassroots

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Grassroots is a type of political movement where organizations rely on existing political entities to protest and advocate social change.

Question 17

Define Gridlock

Answer 17

The inability of a government to pass bills due to a divided stalemate between two political parties in control of different legislature bodies.

Question 18

Define Independent Expenditure

Answer 18

The communication in political campaign with an outside entity that intends to elect or defeat a candidate without their consent.

Question 19

Define Inside The Beltway

Answer 19

The events that occur within the US federal government that are dealt with more seriously than those related to the general US population.

Question 20

Define K Street

Answer 20

An area outside the capital where advocacy offices are held.

Question 21

Define Lameduck

Answer 21

During the process prior to inauguration, the president-elect meets with the president whose influence is become less apparent; lameduck presidents are those set to be retired from office.

Question 22

Define Liberal

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Liberalism is the ideology that is open to disregarding traditional values and pursuing changes within the government.

Question 23

Define Libertarian

Answer 23

Those affiliated as Libertarians advocate minimal federal interventions in government to uphold its citizens use of free will.

Question 24

Define Litigation

Answer 24

The act of taking legal action to win a dispute; occurs after a civil lawsuit is made.

Question 25

Define Lobbyist

Answer 25

An outside political force taking part influencing legislators to pass a law.

Question 26

Define Logrolling

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The exchange of votes in a legislature used to secure votes for bills beneficent to home districts.

Question 27

Define Mandate

Answer 27

A mandate is a federal order that all states must comply with or face the removal of federal funds.

Question 28

Define Partisan

Answer 28

Partisan refers to a member committed to one political party; used to describe politicians who are hesitant to compromise with opponents.

Question 29

Define Party Platform

Answer 29

A set of principles supported by a political party and that appeals to the general public.

Question 30

Define Polarization

Answer 30

Polarization is the case in which someone’s stance on politics is defined by their political party.

Question 31

Define Political Action Committee (PAC)

Answer 31

A private organization that raises funds to support a campaign.

Question 32

Define Political Culture

Answer 32

Shared values about the relationship between US citizens and the federal government.

Question 33

Define Political Efficacy

Answer 33

The citizens’ faith and influence in governmental affairs.

Question 34

Define Political Socialization

Answer 34

The process where an individual gains political knowledge and adheres to a set of political values.

Question 35

Define Political Suicide

Answer 35

A concept where a politicians loses widespread support for proposing actions that threaten political issues.

Question 36

Define Pork Barrel Spending

Answer 36

Also called earmarking; Pork Barrel Spending is the financing of funds to a local project.

Question 37

Define POTUS

Answer 37

The acronym for The President Of The United States of America.

Question 38

Define Rank and File

Answer 38

The body of an organization exclusive from leadership.

Question 39

Define Red State

Answer 39

A Red State is a state in the United States that often votes Republican and upholds functions considered Republican within their government.

Question 40

Define Red Tape

Answer 40

Excessive regulation from a federal entity that hinders decision-making in a large organization.

Question 41

Define Safe Seat

Answer 41

A district in the legislature that is considered secure in an election.

Question 42

Define SCOTUS

Answer 42

The acronym for The Supreme Court Of The United States of America.

Question 43

Define Sound Bite

Answer 43

A piece of a speech made by a politician that promotes the full piece.

Question 44

Define Spin Control

Answer 44

A type of propaganda used to manipulate the interpretation of an event to an audience that is in favor or against it.

Question 45

Define Stump Speech

Answer 45

A speech used by a politician running for election and is often repeated.

Question 46

Define Super PAC

Answer 46

A committee that can raise unlimited amount of funds from corporations, but is prohibited to use on parties or candidates/

Question 47

Define Superdelegate

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Define Swing State

Answer 48

A US state that has the same levels of voters for two political parties and determines the overall outcome of an election.

Question 49

Define Talking Points

Answer 49

A subject of an argument or discussion.

Question 50

Define Whistle Blower

Answer 50

Someone who informs of illegal activity by a public or private organization.