Studying for the AP NSL midterm Exam
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| 48154948 | Limited Government | The government is restricted in what it may do, and each individual has natural rights. | |
| 48154949 | Federalism | Separation of powers between the national and state government. | |
| 48154950 | McCulloch v. Maryland | Maryland was trying to tax the national bank and Supreme Court ruled that federal law was stronger than the state law | |
| 48154951 | Commerce Clause | The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries. | |
| 48154952 | Demographic Trends | The ways in which groups of people change over time. | |
| 48154953 | Voting Trends | Trends in the way people are voting ( Dem - Rep ) | |
| 48154954 | Incumbents | People already in office. In congressional elections, incumbents usually win. | |
| 48154955 | Political Socialization | The process by which people develop political attitudes, values, and beliefs. | |
| 48154956 | Voting Behavior | The trend of how people are voting, influenced by political socialization. | |
| 48154957 | Ideologies | What people think / believe about issues (usually controversial). | |
| 48154958 | Tocqueville | He recognized that Americans claim to be driven by self-interest only but observed that many people make decisions for common good, not just personal gain. | |
| 48154959 | Redistricting | Setting up new district lines after reapportionment is complete. | |
| 48154960 | Realignment | A shift of voting patterns to form new coalitions of party support. | |
| 48154961 | Horse Race Journalism | Election coverage by the mass media that focuses on which candidate is ahead rather than on national issues. | |
| 48154962 | Interest Groups | Groups of people who have similar interests and work to influence government decisions. | |
| 48154963 | Media Roles | Gatekeeper (Influences what issues get on the political agenda) Scorekeeper (helps citizens to decide who is winning) Watchdog (brings the misdeeds of politicians, candidates, parties, and governments to the publics attention.) | |
| 48154964 | Political Action Committees | Collect money to distribute to candidates who support the same issues as them. | |
| 48154965 | Lobbyists | People who represent interest groups; try to influence government. | |
| 48154966 | How a Bill Becomes a Law | Idea (in a committee) - Discussed & Debated in (House/Senate) whichever started bill - If passed, goes to the other house. - Discussed & Debated in other house - If passed, goes to Conference Committee. - Conference Committee works out differences between the House and Senate Bill - Passed through congress committee, goes to the President. | |
| 48154967 | Rules Committee | Determines the rules of debate for every bill in the House of Representatives. | |
| 48154968 | Powers of Senate | Pass non-financial bills, make treaties, hold impeachment trials, appoint judges. | |
| 48154969 | Regional Interests | Only a concern for one area. | |
| 48154970 | Electoral College | Group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president | |
| 48154971 | Powers of the President | Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislator, Chief of Party. | |
| 48154972 | Cabinet | A group of the President's most important advisors. | |
| 48154973 | Honeymoon Period | The President's first months in office, a time when everyone is more inclined than usual to support the President | |
| 48292930 | Baker v. Carr | Established one man, one vote. Redistricting for equal population. | |
| 48292931 | Devolution | Giving power back to the states. | |
| 48292932 | New Class | Up and coming class that is highly educated and has lots of money. (Rich Liberals) | |
| 48292933 | Hard Money | Money that directly contributes to a campaign. | |
| 48292934 | Soft Money | Money that helps a candidate indirectly; issue ads. | |
| 48292935 | Political Efficacy | Believing that your vote matters. |
