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| government in which the people elect those who govern and pass laws; also called a republic. |
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| government by the people, both directly or indirectly, with free and frequent elections. |
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| Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law. |
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| Government divided into levels. In the US, it’s National and State governments. |
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| Create, control schools; local government; tax citizens, regulate trade and commerce within state. |
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| an enduring sense of national identity or consciousness that derives from cultural, historic, linguistic, or political forces. |
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| the widely shared beliefs, values, and norms about how citizens relate to government and to one another. |
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| a consistent pattern of beliefs about political values and the role of government. |
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| 2001, school funding based on assessment tests |
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| 2001, government has power to invade privacy for security |
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| government can bring justice, equality, opportunity, individual rights, basic access to health care, education, housing. |
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| small national government, individual liberty, strict moral code |
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| the candidate or party with the most votes cast in an election, not necessarily more than half. |
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| election in which voters choose party nominees. |
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| Small group in charge of a national party. |
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| Party chosen, required by some states, makes it easier for parties to contact voters, may be required to participate in primary. |
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| Cares about a specific aspect of party’s platform, ex: abortion |
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| Emotional identification acquired in childhood |
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| People who share some ideology on an issue and want to influence government. |
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| Political Action Committee |
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| Political arm of an interest group that is allowed to raise funds for candidates. |
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| A paid person who tries to influence policy. Usually former government person, has connections, knowledge. |
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| Popular opinion on an issue, gathered through surveys, media. |
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| Variety of people chosen at random for survey. |
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| Bush vs. Gore, Florida controversy. |
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| Newest member of Supreme Court |
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| Voters vote for electors to represent them in the election |
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| Politician already in power running for re-electment |
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| Powers given to Congress by the Constitution |
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| Senator Harry Reid, Congressman Steny Hoyer |
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| Senator Mitch McConnell, Congressman John Boehner |
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| Robert Byrd, senior member of majority in senate |
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| Senator tries to block passing of a bill |
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| Permanent committee in Senate or House |
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| includes members of both House and Senate |
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| Power possessed by President to reject any bill passed by Congress |
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| Congress adjourns, bill isn't passed if President doesn't sign |
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| Agreement between President and foreign leaders that doesn't require Senate approval |
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| State of the Union Address |
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| Yearly speech by President to Congress and the public |
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| Power of Congress to accuse the President or other official with a high crime or misdemeanor |
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| President's right to keep a secret for national security |
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| Added to bills by President stating that certain parts of bill will not be implemented |
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| Power of a court to refuse to enforce a law or government regulation that conflicts with the Constitution |
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