Foundations of Government
a legislature with two separate chambers.
What is bicameral
This type of grant is given to states for a specific purpose and/or program.
What is a categorical grant?
A change in underlying electoral forces due to changes in party identification
What is party realignment?
This places an individual's interests above the group; people pursue their own self interest with little government interference
What is individualism?
The ability of each branch to respond to the actions of the other branches. Each branch of the government has a different function
Referring to a division of power between the federal government and the states.
What is federalism?
An individual's tax rate increases as their income increases
What is a progressive tax rate?
Channels that allow individuals to communicate their preferences to policymakers
What are linkage institutions?
This theory suggests that the wealthiest individuals control policy
What is the Elite Theory?
The division of the federal government's branches so the powers of one branch are not in conflict with others
What is separation of powers?
A series of essays written in support of ratifying the constitution, state factions were inevitable.
What are the Federalist papers?
The institution that regulates the lending practices of banks (money supply) and is beyond the control of the President and Congress.
What is the Federal Reserve (the fed)?
Political persuaders who represent organized groups, their goal is to influence legislators to pass certain policies.
What are lobbyists?
A resolution of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans creating a bicameral congress with equal representation in the Senate and apportionment based on population in the House
What is the Connecticut "Great" Compromise?
Allows the federal and state government to make policies involving taxation
What are concurrent powers?
This document argued that having a strong federal government would endanger citizens natural rights.
What is Brutus 1?
This type of economic policy shows and explains how the government makes decisions about spending and taxation
What is fiscal policy?
Interest groups aiding candidates financially and getting group members to support them
What is electioneering?
Republicans tend to appreciate the concept that no one is above the law and all citizens (regardless of status) are held accountable for their actions.
What is the Rule of Law?
Congress has the power to pass all laws "necessary and proper" for carrying out the list of enumerated powers.
What is the elastic clause?
"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This quote represents which ideal of democracy
What is popular sovereignty?
The fiscal policy that emphasizes that more government spending could help weather bad times in the economy.
What is Keynesian Economic theory?
The strong mutually beneficial relationship between interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies
What is an "Iron Triangle"?
This event tests the baby boomer's trust in government and saw the rise of investigative journalism to root out government corruption..
What is the Vietnam War
What is the Watergate scandal?
The clause in the US Constitution that states federal law will prevail in the event of a conflict between federal and state law
What is the supremacy clause?