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AP Gov. Study Guide Unit 4

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Parliamentary procedure
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United States Senate
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United States congressional committee

Study Guide Unit 4 12/5/12 8:03 PM The concept of ?divided government? in the United States means that one political party can control the executive branch while another controls the legislative branch. This poses problems for the President in making appointments to federal offices Describe two problems that divided government poses for the President in making federal appointments Identify and explain two ways Presidents try to overcome the problems described in (a) 2. Both party leadership and committees in Congress play key roles in the legislative process Define two of the following elements of the congressional committee system and explain how each influences the legislative process Specialization Reciprocity/logrolling Party representation on committees

Why to Be a Republican

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Finance
Public finance
Tax
Socioeconomics
Economic policy
Public economics
economics
Deficit reduction in the United States
Political debates about the United States federal budget
Politics
Business

Matthew Acosta Koetteritz Civics ? Per. 7 10/30/12 Party Affiliation Essay If I had to affiliate myself with a political party, I would choose to join the Republican Party. They are generally conservative, and are on the moderate right side of the political spectrum. I would choose them because they would tax less, make the government spend less, and they believe in less government involvement.

ap government

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United States Constitution
Federalism in the United States
History of the United States
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federalism
commerce clause
Enumerated powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Article One of the United States Constitution
Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
John Marshall
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1 AP Government Chapter 3 Notes: Federalism ? Criminal actions can be defined by state law, by national law, or by both. Thus a criminal can be prosecuted in the state court system, or in the federal court system, or both. ? Numerous programs are funded by the national government but administered by state and local governments. ? Understanding federalism and how it differs from other forms of government is important in understanding the American political system. ? There are three ways of ordering relations between central governments and local units: (1) a unitary system, (2) a Confederal system, and (3) a federal system.

US Political Science Outline

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Politics of the United States
Politics
Government
United States Constitution
Federalism in the United States
Civil liberties
Individualism
United States Bill of Rights
Equal Protection Clause
federalism
Constitutional amendment
Social Issues

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/11 Constitution A constitution is a blueprint for government, may also be sen as a set of rules for government Many nations have constitutions, some are written in a single document, others consist of many documents taken together Constitution is the US blueprint for government Declaration of Independence Gives list of grievances for why separating from Britain States principles Declares independence ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/18 The Constitution big things Republicanism: Government by representatives who are chosen by the people Federalism: Power is divided between levels of government Separation of Powers: Power is divided between branches of government Constitution Article I

American government pt 2

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Federal government of Brazil
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The government of the United States of America is the federal government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that constitute the United States, as well as one capital district, and several other territories. The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively; the powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

american government pt1

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Federal government of Brazil
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The government of the United States of America is the federal government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that constitute the United States, as well as one capital district, and several other territories. The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively; the powers and duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the creation of executive departments and courts inferior to the Supreme Court.

AP Government chapter 10 vocab

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CH 10 VOCAB blanket primary A primary election in which each voter may vote for candidates from both parties. closed primary A primary election in which voting is limited to already registered party members. Coattails The alleged tendency of candidates to win more votes in an election because of the presence at the top of the ticket of a better-known candidate, such as the president. 527 organizations Organizations that, under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, raise and spend money to advance political causes. general election An election held to choose which candidate will hold of?ce. Gerrymandering Drawing the boundaries of legislative districts in bizarre or unusual shapes to favor one party. Incumbent The person already holding an elective of?ce.

AP Government chapter 9 vocab

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Elections in the United States
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Political parties in the United States
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Ralph Nader presidential campaign

CH 9 VOCAB Caucus A meeting of party members to select delegates backing one or another primary candidate. An association of congressional members created to advance a political ideology or a regional, ethnic, or economic interest. Congressional campaign committee A party committee in Congress that provides funds to members and would-be members. Critical/realignment period A period when a major, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties. Ideological party A party that values principled stands on issues above all else. Mugwumps/progressives Republican party faction of the 1890s to the 1910s composed of reformers who opposed patronage. National chair Day-to-day party manager elected by the national committee. National committee

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