gov

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oversees the performance of federal agencies, and administers the federal budget

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Office of Management and Budget

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oversight

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ability of congress to monitor, review, and supervise government agencies

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pork or earmarks

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a legislative provision that controls approved funds to be spent on specific projects

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War Powers Act

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was created to limit the power of the president after the Vietnam war.

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independent regulatory boards and commissions

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it is responsible for overseeing and regulating specific industries to protect the health and safety of the public?

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a rulemaking process in which neutral advisors convene a committee of those who have vested interests in the proposed rules and help the committee reach a consensus on them.

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Negotiated rulemaking

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give judges the power of applying the law and of solving disputes.

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rule adjudication

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the process of hiring and promoting government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connections.

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merit system

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is the Supreme Court’s practice of granting a petition for review only if there are at least four votes to do so.

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rule of four

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a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe

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Marshall Plan

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refuses to involve other nations in its foreign affairs.

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Unilateralism

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safety net

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A policy that help people in tough positions usually for low income

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supply-side economics

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a concept that increasing the supply of goods and services is the key of economic growth.

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Markup

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the amending and voting process in a congressional committee

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Cloture

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a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

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A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator temporarily blocks the consideration of the bill or nomination.

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Hold

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Filibuster

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The practice of extending debate in the Senate, used to obstruct or delay legislation

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the presiding officer of the House of Representatives and the acknowledged leader of the majority party.

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Speaker

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excutive agreement

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an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and does not require ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate.
the impeachment process

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Cabinet

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An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions.

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Marbury v. Madison and judicial review

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the power of the federal courts to make legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.

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a social welfare policy for people who no longer receive an income from employment

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Social Security

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agency that provides Congress with budgetary and economic information to help them make informed decisions.

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Congressional Budget Office

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a request to ask the judiciary to view a case

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writ of certiorari

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delegate model versus virtual representation

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Delegate Model: Representatives act exactly as their constituents want them to.
Virtual Representation: Representatives use their own judgment to do what they think is best for everyone, not just their own constituents.

Question 25

a declaration by the president or a governor which has the force of law

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executive order

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helps the President coordinate national security and foreign policy.

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National Security Council

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Concurring and dissenting opinions

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concurring is an opinion that, while not the majority opinion, shares in the judgment of the court. diddenting opinoins agree wit the court

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Minority Leader

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This person leads the party with fewer members in the House or Senate. They speak up for their party’s ideas and try to keep their members working together.