Federalism
This type of grant gives states the MOST freedom in spending.
The ideology that favors more government involvement in social and economic issues
Liberal
A poll that measures public opinion on a general issue.
Opinion Poll
Voting based on whether you think a candidate will help you in the future.
Prospective
A group that tries to influence policy through lobbying.
Interest group
The clause that makes federal law superior to state law.
Supremacy Clause
The biggest factor in political socialization.
Family
A poll conducted as voters leave the polling place.
Exit Poll
The institution that ultimately chooses the president.
Electoral College
A written “friend of the court” brief submitted by an interest group.
Amicus Curiae brief
The clause used to justify expanding federal power in cases like McCulloch v. Maryland. (banking case)
Necessary and Proper
The ideology favoring minimal government intervention except to protect liberty and property.
Libertarianism
The element of scientific polling that shows possible error in results. (think +/- 3)
Margin of error
One major factor that lowers voter turnout in the U.S.
Registration requirements, voter fatigue or not caring, little understanding of candidates
The relationship between Congress, agencies, and interest groups. (think metal and shape)
Iron Triangle
Powers shared by both national and state governments.
Concurrent Powers
A belief in limited government, free markets, and traditional values aligns with this ideology.
Conservativism
A poll used to track how opinions change throughout a campaign.
Tracking poll
The voting model where people vote based on a politician’s past performance.
Retrospective Voting
This type of political committee can raise unlimited money but cannot coordinate with campaigns.
Super PAC
The amendment that reserves powers to the states.
10th Amend
Type of ideology most associated with state-level control over education and healthcare.
Conservative Ideology
One requirement of a high-quality, scientific poll question.
Unbiased, random sampling, fair questions.
One key reason incumbents in Congress win reelection so often.
Incumbency advantage, fundraising, media, etc.
A barrier that makes it difficult for third parties to win elections in the U.S.
Winner-take-all style elections