Economic Policy
these programs are given to people based on their income level
Means-tested programs
this is a federally funded program designed to clean up toxic waste
Superfund
this was the primary American foreign policy up until World War II
isolationism
this occurs when people see results of polls and vote the way others are voting
bandwagon effect
this is the belief that your vote actually matters
political efficacy
these programs are automatically given to you once you meet a certain requirement
Entitlement Programs
This healthcare program is given to all people who are considered in poverty
Medicaid
This act went against civil liberties in order to protect against terrorism by spying or warrantless searches
The PATRIOT act
what ideology do most Americans identify with?
moderate
term to describe the increasing amount of older people in America
the graying of America
List the three types of taxation
Progressive, Regressive and Flat (proportional)
List the four types of energy the United States uses
this term explains that world economies all need each other to thrive
what are three ways that people learn their political beliefs? (political socialization)
Church, School, Family and Friends, Media
this term describes the increasing populations of minority groups in America
minority-majority population
this economic theory is characterized by attempting to stimulate the economy using consistent government spending
Keynesian Theory
this act helped provide healthcare for millions of uninsured Americans
the affordable healthcare act
List the three instruments of foreign policy
Military, Economic and Diplomacy
what are three ways of conventional participation in politics?
voting, collecting signatures for petitions, running for office
this term identifies the shuffling of political seats after a census
reapportionment
this economic theory is characterized by the government giving money to taxpayers as a "stimulus" in an attempt to stimulate the economy
Supply-Side Economics
List three acts that dealt with environmental policy
National Park Act, Clean Air Act, Environmental Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, Water Pollution Control Act
List 3 forms of foreign aid
As you get older, what are three things that happen in regards to politics?
participate more, identify more with an ideology, become more conservative
list two immigration policies the US has implemented?
open door policy, no undesirables, chinese exclusion, quota system, familial integration