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Ap Human Geography: Migration Flashcards

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11062567568Relocation DiffusionThe spread of characteristics from one place to another0
11062567569MigrationPermanent movement to a new location1
11062567570MobilityGeneral term for all types of movement from one place to another2
11062567571CirculationRepetitive movement that occurs on a regular basis3
11062567572EmigrationMigration from a location; focus is exit4
11062567573ImmigrationMigration to a location; focus is coming5
11062567574Net migrationDifference between immigrants and emigrants. Result can be net in-migration (+) or net out-migration (-).6
11062567575Voluntary MigrationMigrants chose to move; economic improvement7
11062567576Forced MigrationMigrant is compelled to move; political/environmental factors8
11062567577International MigrationPermanent movement from one country to another9
11062567578Internal MigrationPermanent movement within a country10
11062567579Interregional MigrationMovement from one region of a country to another region11
11062567580Intraregional MigrationMovement within a region12
11062567581CounterurbanizationUrban to rural13
11062567582UrbanizationRural to urban14
11062567583SuburbanizationUrban to suburban15
11062567584Push FactorsPersuades people to move out of current location16
11062567585Pull FactorPersuades people to move to a new location17
11062567586RefugeeForced to migrate to a new country due to political/ environmental factors and cannot return due to fear of persecution18
11062567587Internally Displaced PersonsForced to migrated with the same country due to same reasons as a refugee19
11062567588Asylum SeekerSomeone who migrated to a new country to be recognized as a refugee20
11062567589FloodplainArea subjected to flooding during a specific number of years based on historic trends21
11062567590Guest WorkerImmigrants temporary allowed into a country for a job22
11062567591Intervening ObstacleEnvironmental/ political factor that stops migration23
11062567592QuotaMaximum limits to number of immigrants to USA annually, per country.24
11062567593Brain DrainWhen talented professionals all migrate to the USA or another region25
11062567594Chain MigrationMigration specific to a specific location because of relatives or people of the same nationality26
11062567595Unauthorized (or undocumented) ImmigrantsImmigrants who enter without proper documents27
11062567596RemittancesMoney sent back home by migrants to family members in home country28
11062567597Regions with the Largest FlowsAsia to Europe Asia to North America Latin America to North America29
11062567598Typical International FlowDeveloping (LDCs) to Developed (MDCs) Countries30
11062567599Types of Intraregional MigrationRural to Urban Urban to Suburban Urban to Rural31

APES 20 Flashcards

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13510673834Well-BeingThe status of being healthy, happy, and prosperous.0
13510673835EconomicsHow humans as individuals or companies allocate scare resources in the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.1
13510673836Genuine Progress IndicatorA measurement of the economy that considers personal consumption, income distribution, levels of higher education, resource depletion, pollution, and the health of the population. WHILE gdp RISES, gpi STAYS STEADY.2
13510673837Technology TransferLess developed countries adopt technological innovations developed in wealthy countries.3
13510673838Kuznets CurveAs per capita increases, environmental degradation first increases and then decreases.4
13510673839LeapfroggingNew technology develops in such a way that makes the older technology obsolete and unnecessary.5
13510673840MicrolendingPractice of loaning small amounts of money to people who intend to start a small business in less developed countries. Improves quality of life, increases income, increases confidence, empowers women and sound environmental practices, lowers fertility rate so the population stabilizes, and local markets develop so less fuel is used to transport goods.6
13510673841Natural CapitalResources of the planet such as air, water, and minerals.7
13510673842Human CapitalRefers to human knowledge and abilities.8
13510673843Manufactured capitalAll goods and services that humans produce.9
13510673844Market FailureWhen an economic system doesn't appropriately account for all costs10
13510673845Environmental EconomicsExamines the costs and benefits of various policies and regulations that seek to regulate pollution and degradation.11
13510673846Ecological EconomicsTreats economics as a component of ecological systems.12
13510673847VaulationAssigning monetary value to intangible benefits and natural capital.13
13510673848Anthropocentric WorldviewHuman centered worldview. Considers that human beings have intrinsic value.14
13510673849StewardshipSubset of anthropocentric worldview that is the careful and responsible management and care for Earth and its resources.15
13510673850Biocentric WorldviewLife centered. Humans are one of many species, all of which have intrinsic value.16
13510673851Ecocentric WorldviewEarth centered. Equal value on all living organisms and the ecosystems they live in.17
13510673852United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)A group within the United Nations responsible for gathering environmental info and research and assessing environmental problems.18
13510673853World BankProvides technical and financial assistance to developing countries to reduce poverty and promote growth.19
13510673854World Health Organization (WHO)A group within the United Nations responsible for human health, including combating the spread of infectious diseases and health issues related to natural disasters.20
13510673855United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)A program of the United Nations that works to improve living conditions through economic development.21
13510673856Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)A U.S. government agency that creates federal policy and oversees enforcement of regulations related to the environment,including science, research, assessment, and education.22
13510673857Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)A U.S. federal agency responsible for the enforcement of health and safety regulations in the workplace.23
13510673858Department of Energy (DOE)A U.S. government agency created in 1977 with the goal of advancing the energy and economic security of the United States.24
13510673859Human Development Index (HDI)A measure of economic well-being that combines life expectancy, knowledge, education,and standard of living as shown in GDP per capita and purchasing power.25
13510673860Human Poverty Index (HPI)A multidimensional measure of poverty, measuring longevity, knowledge, economic provisioning and social inclusion.26
13510673861Command and Control ApproachSets regulations for emissions and controls with fines and punishments27
13510673862Incentive Based ApproachFinancial benefits and incentives for lowering emissions.28
13510673863Green TaxTax places on environmentally harmful activities or emissions.29
13510673864Triple Bottom LineMust take into account 3 factors economic, environmental, and social when making decisions.30
13510673865UN Millennium DeclarationsEradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV, malaria, and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability, and develop a global partnership for development.31
13510673866Environmental WorldviewA worldview that encompasses how people think the world works, how they view their role in it, and what they believe to be proper behavior regarding the environment.32
13510673867United Nations (UN)An institution dedicated to promoting dialogue among countries with the goal of maintaining world peace.33

AP Government Flashcards

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13678607396ConservativeStatus Quo, less Gov.0
13678607397ModerateMid-Ground1
13678607398LiberalPeaceful gradual change, reject violent revolution2
13678607399RadicalFar Left, Resorts to extreme methods to bring about change.3
13678607400Political SpectrumTool used to visually compare different political positions by placing them on one or more axis.4
13678607401RightLess Gov intervention, Traditional Values5
13678607402LeftMore Gov Intervention, support change6
13678607403Parliamentary GovernmentExecutive are members of the legislative branch7
13678607404Presidential GovernemtSeparates Power between executive/legislative8
13678607405ReactionaryFar right, Extreme methods9
13678607406Representative DemocracyPeople represented through elected officials.10
13678607407The StateBody of people living in a defined territory, having power to make and enforce law without the consent of any higher authority.11
13678607408MonarchyPower in the hands of royalty12
13678607409DictatorshipRuled by a single leader not elected.13
13678607410Military DictatorshipArmy is in control14
13678607411TheocracyReligious based Government15
13678607412Public PoliciesAll things a government decides to do.16
13678607413Conferred PowerPower which is agreed upon.17
13678607414Four aspects of the State1. Population: must have people 2. Territory: recognized boundaries 3. Sovereignty: Having supreme and absolute authority in it's own territory 4. Government- Different forms18
13678607415Evolutionary theoryDeveloped out of early familiy19
13678607416Divine Right TheoryState created by God and those of royal birth have a divine right to rule.20
13678607417Force TheoryA group claimed control and forced all other to submit.21
13678607418Social or Political Contract theoryPeoples moral and/or political obligations are dependent on an agreement among them to form the society in which they live. *Law and political order are not natural, they are human creations.22
13678607419ConfederateAn alliance of independent states23
13678607420FederalPower is divided between a central gov't and several local gov't.24
13678607421State of NatureSurvival of the Fittest25
13678607422UnitaryAll power belongs to one level of gov't26
13678607423GovernmentAn organization of people set up to protect the community and make rules. -Protects community -Makes laws -Keeps order27
13678607424PoliticsActivities relate to governance of a country or area28
13678607425DemocracyGov elected by the people. Determine either directly or through elected Reps.29
13678607426Direct DemocracyPeople vote Directly on every issue30
13678607427DemocratsGenerally liberal because they support gov reg. of the economy.31
13678607428RepublicansGenerally Conservatives because they advocate a reduction in gov.32
13678607429Current issues (Left)Left: Pro Gun control, Pro Choice, No Censorship, Prisons should Rehabilitate, Pro-privacy, Equal funding for Education.33
13678607430Current issues (Right)Right: Anti-gun Control, Pro-life, Anti Flag burning, Prisons should punish, Prayer in schools, School vouchers.34
13678607431Taxation (Left)Acceptable, Gov have $ to fund programs benefiting society, % taxes preferred over flat rate, rich= more tax35
13678607432Taxation (Right)Taxes infringe on personal freedoms Taxes= bad for free market Taxes= Penalization those who are successful Taxes= Punish Profit Prefers flat tax36
13678607433Business Regulation (Left)Yes on gov. Reg Market no reliable to provide safe work conditions Gov. reg= protect workers+ consumers= Everyone= chance to succeed37
13678607434Business Regulations (Right)Business need free from gov. and supply and demand will guide Gov policies that affect products are bad Trickle down economics is the way to stimulate economy38
13678607435Political Rights (Left)Extend Civil Rights to minority groups, students, prisoners, homosexuals, and poor. Protect individual rights: Free speech, pro-choice, anti-capital punishment, and privacy.39
13678607436Political Rights (Right)Cent gov= diminish Issues dealt best on state and local level No change in family values ( usually christian centered) O.K to censor obscure ideas that shake Status Quo.40
13678607437Distribution of wealth (Left)Disparity between rich and poor no good, taxes= distribute wealth. Gov more involved in ed, Health care, Child C., and Elderly. Pub Project= Stimulate economy41
13678607438Distribution of wealth (Right)Business= right to make profit People are rich or poor b/c of choices they make Prosperous people should no be penalized.42
13678607439Economy (Left)Minimum wage standards Public projects= more jobs Gov provide basic living standards of living to all citizens43
13678607440Economy (Right)Economy works best in free market (Laissez- Faire) Forces of the market= trusted to meet needs of business, consumer, and workers. Gov. programs should not compete with private industry.44
13678607441Foreign Affairs (Left)Spread Democracy + Protect human rights in the world Strong Support of UN.45
13678607442Foreign Affairs (Right)Gov role= pro us business and econ. intervention in other countries. Fix us before we fix others Support tariffs (tax on imports)46
13678607443SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT (Left)The government should serve as the equalizers in society and establish a basic standard of living, a minimum wage is an acceptable tool of government intervention. The left accepts government control and regulation of business and an active government that protects political rights.47
13678607444SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT (Right)Government should be downsized. Large governments, both federal and state, have the power to control business interests and therefore potentially infringe on the freedoms of individuals. Government programs tend to provide unnecessary services that go beyond the scope of the constitution.48
13678607445Two- Party SystemA system where two major political parties dominate politics within a government49
13678607446Third partyAny political party that is not one of the two major parties in a two-party system50
13678607447PlankEach issue included in a political party's platform. Gives the candidates a clear political position with which they can campaign. They give voters a sense of what the candidates believe in, the issues they think are important, and how - if elected - they will address them.51
13678607448Becoming PresidentStep 1: Formation of a Presidential Exploratory Committee Step 2: Announcement of intention to run for president based on findings of the exploratory committee Step 3: Fundraising and gathering of support and endorsements from the general public as well as other politicians, special interest groups, corporations, etc. Step 4: Campaigning early, especially in states where primaries are important (Iowa, New Hampshire, candidates home state, etc.) Step 5: Continuing to campaign to beat out all other opponents from within your own party Step 6: Attending your party's National Convention and securing the nomination of the party Step 7: Campaigning nationwide against your opponents from other parties Step 8: Winning election and securing enough electoral college votes to be named the next president52
13678607449Three main concepts of Government brought by English ColonistsThe need for an ordered social system, or government. The idea of limited government, that is, that government should not be all-powerful. The concept of representative government—a government that serves the will of the people.53
13678607450Royal ColoniesRuled directly by the English monarchy.54
13678607451Proprietary colonies.Land given to the colonist by the Monarchy55
13678607452Charter ColonistsSelf-governed, and their charters were granted to the colonists.56
13678607453ConfederationA joining of several groups for a common purpose57
13678607454The Albany PlanIn 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan, an annual congress of delegates (representatives) from each of the 13 colonies would be formed.58
13678607455Stamp Act CongressIn 1765, a group of colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in New York. These delegates prepared the Declaration of Rights and Grievances against British policies and sent it to the king.59
13678607456First Continental CongressThe colonists sent a Declaration of Rights to King George III. The delegates urged each of the colonies to refuse all trade with England until British tax and trade regulations were repealed, or recalled.60
13678607457Second Continental CongressIn 1775, each of the 13 colonies sent representatives to this gathering in Philadelphia. The Second Continental Congress served as the first government of the United States from 1776 to 1781.61
13678607458Declaration of IndependenceJuly 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Between 1776 and 1777, most of the States adopted constitutions instead of charters.62
13678607459Common Features of State ConstitutionsPopular Sovereignty Limited Government Civil Rights and Liberties Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances63
13678607460Popular SovereigntyThe principle of popular sovereignty was the basis for every new State constitution. That principle says that government can exist and function only with the consent of the governed. The people hold power and the people are sovereign.64
13678607461Limited GovernmentThe concept of limited government was a major feature of each State constitution. The powers delegated to government were granted reluctantly and hedged with many restrictions.65
13678607462Civil Rights and LibertiesIn every State it was made clear that the sovereign people held certain rights that the government must respect at all times. Seven of the new constitutions contained a bill of rights, setting out the "unalienable rights" held by the people.66
13678607463Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesThe powers granted to the new State governments were purposely divided among three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch was given powers with which to check (restrain the actions of) the other branches of the government.67
13678607464Articles of Confederation (AC)Approved November 15, 1777 Est. "a firm league of friendship" between the states Needed the ratification of the 13 states March 1, 1781 Second Continental Congress declared the Articles effective68
13678607465Structure of Constitution3 parts; the preamble, the articles(7), and the amendments69
13678607466The Preambleintro, explains purpose of Constitution and purpose of govt70
13678607467Article Iestablishes legislative branch71
13678607468Article IIcreates an executive branch to carry out laws created by Congress72
13678607469Article IIIcreates judicial branch73
13678607470Article IVexplains the relationship of the states to one another and to the national govt74
13678607471Article Vspells out the ways the Constitution can be amended75
13678607472Article VIcontains the supremacy clause, establishing that federal law shall be the supreme law of the land76
13678607473Article VIIaddresses ratification and says that 9 states are needed to ratify the Constitution77
13678607474Connecticut CompromiseTwo houses Senate - equal representation House - proportional representation based on population Combination of Virginia and New Jersey plans78
136786074756 Major Principles of Constitution1. Popular sovereignty- rule by people 2. Federalism- power is divided between national and state govts 3. Separation of powers- limits the central govt by dividing power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches 4. checks and balances- each branch of govt exercises some control over the others79
13678607476Electoral Collegea compromise, combining features of both congressional selection and direct popular election80
13678607477Electorsindividuals selected in each state to officially cast that state's electoral votes; Wisconsin selects 10 electors81
13678607478Popular Votethe popular vote winner may not win the electoral college; for example: small-state bias caused by each state getting at least three electoral votes regardless of its size82
13678607479The Virginia Plan-Three Separate branches of government: Legislature, Executive, and Judicial -Bicameral legislature (2 parts) -Based on population or the amount of money given to support the central government -Members of House of Reps = based on population -Senate = chosen by House from a list from the State Legislature -Congress would be given powers it had under the Articles of Confederation -Any State law that conflicted with National Law would be vetoed -"National Executive" and "National Judiciary" -Council of Revision -Veto acts passed by Congress (but can be overridden by Congress) -State officers should take an Oath to the Union -Admission process for new States83
13678607480New Jersey Plan-Unicameral (one body) Congress of the Confederation -Each state equally represented -Give them limited and closely monitored powers -Tax and regulate trade -Federal Executive -More than one person -Chosen by Congress/could be removed with a majority vote -Federal Judiciary -Single "supreme Tribunal" -Selected by the Executive Branch84
13678607481Three-Fifths CompromiseAll "free persons" will be counted; 3/5 of all other persons Southerners could count slaves but had to pay taxes on them85
13678607482judicial reviewpower of courts to say that laws and actions of govt are invalid bc they conflict w the constitution's principles86
13678607483The Commerce and Slave Trade CompromisesCongress has the power to regulate foreign and interstate trade -Scared southerners because of slave trade -States cannot enact import/export taxes only federal government can -Could not act on the slave trade for 20 years87
13678607484AC (Power of congress)Make war and peace Send and receive ambassadors Make treaties Borrow money Set up a money system Est. post offices Build a navy Raise an army by asking the states for troops Fix uniform standards of weights and measures Settle disputes among the states88
13678607485James MadisonJames Madison was the co-author of the Articles of Confederation. Kept detailed records of the convention Conventions Floor leader Contributed more to the constitution than any other89
13678607486Constitutional ConventionMid-February of 1787 meeting of all thirteen States, which eventually became the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.90
13678607487AC (States Obligations)Pledge to obey the Articles and Acts of the Congress Provide the funds and troops requested by the congress Treat citizens of other states fairly and equally Give full faith and credit to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings Submit disputes to congress for settlement Allow open travel and trade b/w and among states Primarily responsible for protecting life and property Accountable for promoting the general welfare of the people.91
13678607488Weaknesses of the Articles-One vote for each state, regardless of size. -Congress powerless to lay and collect taxes, and regulate foreign and interstate commerce. -No executive to enforce acts of congress. -No national court system. Amendment only with consent of all states. -Amendment only with consent of all State. -A 9/13 majority required to pass laws. -Articles only a "firm league of friendship"92
13678607489Lobbyingefforts by individuals or groups to influence governmental decision makers Types of lobbying; -full-time employee -temporary employee -often former legislatives93
13678607490Inside lobbyingappeals directly to lawmakers and their staff -through meetings -by providing research and info -by testifying at committee hearings94
13678607491Outside lobbyingattempt to influence decision makers indirectly, by influencing the public -try to build public support -increase conflict about an issue -lobby other groups and try to form alliances tactics: direct contact, direct mail, and media advertisements95
13678607492Electioneering-efforts to help candidates financially -efforts to help candidates gain voter support96
13678607493Litigationtestifying to influence public policy97
13678607494Types of Interest Groups-economic interests -environmental interests -equality interests -consumer and other public interest lobbies98
13678607495Economic Intereststrade associations; - organized commercial groups, farm organizations - corporations; form own interest groups, hire lobbyists - labor unions, professional associations99
13678607496Environmental Interests- sprang up since 1970 - profound policy impact bc of numbers, not money100
13678607497PACPolitical Action Committees; raise and spend money to influence electoral outcomes101
13678607498Equality Interests14th Amendment guarantees equality Minorities and Equality - social welfare policies Women102
13678607499Consumer and Other Public Interest LobbiesRepresent broad classes of people or the public as a whole -consumer, voters, reformers, etc Public Interest Groups -policies that are in the public's interest Think tanks -conduct research -advocate a strong ideological viewpoint103
13678607500How do interest groups shape public policy?lobbying, electioneering, litigation, going public104
13678607501Law making processhttp://integrationsolutions.westlaw.com/gov/leghist/images/cap.gif105
13678607502Presidential RolesChief of State - the ceremonial head of the government of the United States Chief Executive - given this title by the Constitution Chief Administrator - carry out the laws, head of the federal bureaucracy Chief Diplomat - main architect of America's foreign policy Commander in Chief - head of the nation's armed forces Chief Legislator - can push for laws to be passed Chief of Party - Leader of their political party106
13678607503Presidential QualificationsMust be a natural born citizen Be at least 35 years old Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years107
13678607504Who takes over if pres. cannotVice President Speaker of the House President pro tempore Secretary of State108
1367860750522nd Amendmentset 2 term limit on109
13678607506Presidential pay$400,000 a year and $50,000 expense account110
13678607507Presidential BenefitsLive in the White House (132 Rooms) Yacht, Automobiles, Air Force One Lifetime pension of $143,800 a year Camp David - Resort in Maryland111
13678607508Presidential powerPower to appoint cabinet members, diplomats and ambassadors, judges Power to make treaties - formal agreement between two or more sovereign state Executive Agreement - pacts between the President and the heads of foreign states Recognition - President can acknowledge the legal existence of a country and its government112
13678607509Presidential Legislative powerRecommend Legislation Veto Bills Can call for a special session of Congress113
13678607510Presidential Judicial powerReprieve - postponement of the execution of a sentence Pardon - legal forgiveness of a crime (only involving a federal offense) Commutation - reduce the length of a sentence or a fine Amnesty - a general pardon offered to a group of violators 1977 - Pardon to Vietnam War draft evaders114
13678607511Main jobs of House and SenateMake Laws Declare War Represent their Constituents115
13678607512House Membership435 members (each state's delegation is determined by its population)116
13678607513Senate Membership100 members (two per state)117
13678607514House Qualifications25 years old U.S Citizens for 7 years Resident of State they're representing118
13678607515Senate Qualifications30 years old U.S citizens for 9 years Resident of State they're representing119
13678607516Terms limit for House2 years entire house elected every two years120
13678607517Terms limit for Senate1/3 of Senate 2 years121
13678607518"Leader" of HouseSpeaker of the House122
13678607519"Leader" of SenateVice President123
13678607520How House is electedDirectly voted by voter per district124
13678607521How Senate is electedDirectly by the voters of a state125
13678607522ReapportionmentApplies only to HOUSE redistribution of seats every 10 years states gain or lose seats based on their population growing or shrinking126
13678607523Thomas PaineAuthor of book "Common Sense"127
13678607524Gerrymanderingan attempt by politicians to create unbalanced districts for their party's political gain128
13678607525Special Powers of HouseBrings impeachment charges May choose the President if there is no majority in the electoral system Must start all revenue bills129
13678607526Special Powers of SenateActs as jury in impeachment trials (2/3 vote needed) May choose the Vice President if there is no majority in the electoral system Must ratify treaties with foreign nations by 2/3 vote Must approves Presidential appointments (majority needed)130
13678607527What makes an interest group successful?access, info, leadership skills, numerical strength, group unity, money131
13678607528CBO- strengthen Congress' role in the budgeting process132
13678607529Pluralist Theory- groups link ppl and govt - competition between interest groups is a central part of American democracy - different groups have strengths in different areas133
13678607530Types of CommitteesStanding committees - handle bills in different policy areas Select - may be temporary and permanent and usually have focused responsibility Joint Committees - draw their membership from both the Senate and the House Conference Committees - are formed when Senate and the house pass different versions of the same bill134
13678607531Elite Theory- reject the pluralists' assertion that competing groups balance power - believe unequal distribution of power in society ensures that interests of some groups will dominate others135
13678607532Hyperpluralist Theory- argue that pluralism in the US is out of control -results in govt that is very subservient to interest groups and tries to appease them all136
136786075334 Models of Representationsdelegate model - assumes that a representative's job is to convey the will of the majority of their constituents to the legislature trustee model - should take the majority view into account but use his or best judgment when voting or acting on behalf of constituents politico model -middle path between trustees and delegate model conscience model - should generally follow what the follow what the public says unless it goes against their deepest values137
13678607534Agenda settingbringing issues to the public's attention and placing them on the national agenda138
13678607535GAOGovernment Accountability Office - broad authority to oversee the operations and finances of executive agencies139
13678607536GPOthecGovernment Printing Office - distributes over 200,000 govt publications in U.S. govt bookstores throughout the nation140
13678607537Types of gerrymanderingPartisan gerrymandering - drawing a district to favor one political party over others Incumbent gerrymandering - a state legislature is so closely divided that neither political party has an advantage Racial gerrymandering - drawing a district to favor one racial group over others Affirmative racial gerrymandering - creation of predominately African American and minority districts whenever possible141
13678607538Free rider problembarrier to collective action bc ppl can reap the benefits of group efforts without participating142
13678607539Single-issue groupsgroups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise, and often draw membership from people new to politics143
13678607540CRSCongressional Research Service - works for the U.S. Congress and provides nonpartisan an policy and research analysis to committees and members of both houses144
13678607541Edmund Burkecontrasts with the idea of representatives as delegated who feel obligated to vote according to the views of the "folks back home" regardless of their own personal viewpoint145
13678607542Caucusa group of members of Congress sharing some interest or characteristic146
13678607543House Rules Committeethe committee in the House of Representatives that reviews most bills coming from a House committee before they go to the full House147
13678607544Companion legislationsimilar or identical legislation which is introduced in Senate and House148
13678607545Omnibus legislationlarge bills that often cover several topics and may contain extraneous, or pork-barrel projects149
13678607546Who runs for congress?People involved: Law Business Public service150
13678607547legislative oversightcongress' monitoring of the bureaucracy and its administration of policy, performed mainly through hearings151
13678607548power of the pursecongressional exclusive power to authorize expenditures by all avenues of the federal govt152
13678607549advice and consentadvice and consent and confirmation of presidential appointments and treaties153
13678607550Seniority systemgoverns most committee assignments and movement into committee leadership positions154
13678607551Pork barrelfederal projects, grants, and contracts available to state and local govts, businesses, colleges, and other institutions155
13678607552congressional caseworkactivities of members of Congress that help constituents as individuals, particularly by cutting through bureaucratic red tape to get ppl what they think they have a right to get156
13678607553partisan polarizationa vote in which a majority of democratic legislators oppose a majority of republican legislators157
13678607554incumbent advantagesadvertising - gather info through technological sources-thus having the incumbents' personal interests credit claiming - enhancing their standing w constituents through service to individuals and the district weak opponents -no name recognition campaign spending - the candidate who spends the most money tends to win misinformed voters158
13678607555federalista person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority159
13678607556anti-federalistsomebody who opposed the U.S. Constitution when it was being drawn up160
13678607557filibusterany member can speak for as long as he or she wants on any given use161
13678607558Amendment 1 freedomsFreedom of Religion, freedom of speech, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom of Assembly.162
13678607559bill of rightsthe first ten amendments to the US Constitution163

12 B Flashcards

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9985776181abstellenOdstavit0
9985780948aussteigenVystoupit1
9985785827die AutobahnDálnice2
9985796425die BauarbeitStavební práce3
9985799130defektPoškozený4
9985806197die EntfernungVzdálenost5
9985815689der FußgängerChodec6
9985819866die GeschwindigkeitRychlost7
9985825555linksVlevo8
9985829356die PannePorucha9
9985833118plötzlichTu, náhle10
9985838879die RückfahrtZpáteční cesta11
9985842689schrecklichStrašný12
9985847932sterbenZemřít13
9985855113überlebenPřežít14
9985858526die UmleitungObjížďka15
9985861867versuchenPokusit se16
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AP Literature Como la Vida Misma Vocab Flashcards

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