Amendments
these freedoms are all part of the first amendment (5)
this political concept is the idea that their are too many factions that cause the government to struggle to please them all
this type of tax targets wealthy people
What is a progressive tax?
these are political groups that are often made up of several interest groups and use their money to help fund campaigns
What is a political-action committee?
this is needed by police to enter your home
this amendment lowered the voting age to 18
this political concept describes how the federal government and the state governments share powers
What is dual federalism?
this person appoints the heads of bureaucratic agencies
Who is the president?
this is a set of issues or problems that attract the attention of policymaking officials in government
What is policy agenda?
this prevents you from being tried for the same crime twice
What is double jeopardy?
this amendment outlines requirements for search and seizure
What is the 4th amendment?
this type of grant is calculated by specific needs of the population
What is a formula grant?
these programs are promised to people for meeting certain requirements
What are entitlement programs?
these are interest groups that usually have a specific issue they are interested in
What is a single-issue interest group?
What is the due process clause?
this amendment outlines the rules for a civil trial
What is the 7th Amendment?
this type of grant is characterized by large amounts of money for general needs
What is a block grant?
this organization is responsible for monitoring commercials and other broadcasting
What is the FCC?
these are the three ways that interest groups influence policymaking
What is lobbying, litigation and voter mobilization?
Gideon v. Wainwright
these are the two clauses of the 14th amendment
What is the equal protection and citizenship clause?
this is an example of an unfunded mandate
ADA
Title IX
this act created the civil service system and helped to end the spoils system
What is the pendelton act?
these are political parties in the United States (come up with 5)
What is the Republican, Democrat, Green, Libertarian, Peace and Freedom Party?
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this is filed by a lawyer to find out why you are locked up
What is a writ of Habeas Corpus