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political jargon Flashcards

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“the hill”

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Capitol hill

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Bipartisan

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of or involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies

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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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Bully Pulpit

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a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.

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Coattails effect

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the tendency for a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election.

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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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The individuals who live within the geographical area represented by an elected official

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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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“hidden” congressional provision that directs federal government to fund specific project or exempts specific people or groups from paying specific federal taxes or fees. division vote.

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Entitlements

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government-sponsored programs providing mandated/guaranteed/required benefits to those who meet eligibility requirements/qualifications.

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Flip Flopper

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a U-turn, or reversal of position, a sudden shift in opinion

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Free Rider Problem

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a market failure that occurs when people take advantage of being able to use a common resource, or collective good, without paying for it, as is the case when citizens of a country utilize public goods without paying their fair share in taxes

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Gender Gap

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the discrepancy in opportunities, status, attitudes, etc., between men and women.

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Gerrymandering

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term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections. Regulatory Agency. a public authority/government agency that is responsible for carrying out authority over some area of human activity (in a regulatory/supervisory way)

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GOP

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Grand Old Party

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Grass roots

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A movement which uses the people in a given district, region, or community as the basis for a political or economic movement.

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Gridlock

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a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people

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Independent Expenditure

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elections in the United States, is a political campaign communication that expressly advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with or at the request or suggestion of a candidate, candidate’s authorized

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Inside the belt way

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an idiom that refers to the highway that has surrounded Washington D.C. since 1964

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K street

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a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous think tanks, lobbyists, and advocacy groups.

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Lameduck

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A politician who is still in office after having lost a reelection bid. legislative veto. The rejection of a presidential or administrative action by a vote of one or both houses of Congress without the consent of the president. representative democracy.

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Liberal

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A person whose views favor more govt involvemnt in business, social welfare, minority rights, &increased govt spending

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libertarian

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People who wish to maximize the personal liberty on both economic and social issues. Prefer small, weak government that has limited control over economy or personal lives.

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Litigation

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the process of taking legal action

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Lobbyist

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a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

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logrolling

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the practice of exchanging favors, especially in politics by reciprocal voting for each other’s proposed legislation.

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Mandate

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the authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that is victorious in an election.

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Partisan

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“party-affiliated”

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Party platform

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A list of actions which a political party, candidate or organization supports in order to appeal to the general public

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Polarization

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the divergence of political attitudes to ideological extremes.

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Political Action Committe

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a private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns.

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Political culture

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shared beliefs,values,and norms that define the relationship between citizens and government

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Political Efficacy

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A citizen’s belief that he or she can understand and influence political affairs. This sense is divided into two parts- internal and external efficacy.

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Political Socialization

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a lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire political values

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political suicide

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Political suicide is a concept by which a politician or political party loses widespread support and confidence from the voting public by proposing actions that are seen as unfavourable or that might threaten the status quo

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Pork Barrel Spending

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The appropriation of government spending for projects that are intended primarily to benefit particular constituents, such as those in marginal seats or campaign contributors.

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POTUS

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Acronym for President of the United States

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rank and file

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Party members who are more active than the average voter but not a party leader

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Red State

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refers to states where the Republican candidate carried the electoral vote

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Red Tape

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an idiom that refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision-making. It is usually applied to governments, corporations, and other large organizations.

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Safe Seat

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an electoral district (constituency) in a legislative body (e.g. Congress, Parliament, City Council) which is regarded as fully secure, for either a certain political party, or the incumbent representative personally or a combination of both.

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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 brief, memorable comment that can easily be fit into news broadcasts

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Spin Control

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the attempt to control or influence communication in order to deliver one’s preferred message. Spin is a pejorative term often used in the context of public relations practitioners and political communicators.

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Stump speech

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a standard speech used by a politician running for office.

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Super PAC

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can contribute unlimited amount of money to attack or promote a candidate, but they cannot directly coordinate or donate to their preferred candidate. Unlike regular PACS, they can accept money from individuals, unions, and corporations without limitation.

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Superdelegate

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party leaders and elected officials who become delegates to the national convention without having to run in primaries or caucuses

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Swing State

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a state that does not consistently vote either democratic or republican in presidential elections

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Talking points

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a succinct statement designed to support persuasively one side taken on an issue. - something that someone tends to be repeated in a debate or speech.

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Whistle blower

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an employee who exposes unethical or illegal conduct within the federal government or one of its contractors

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