Constitution
Institutions
Supreme Court
Political Behaviors
Elections and Media
100
This section in the constitution gives Congress all their power
What is Article 1 Section 8
100
A Presidential rule or regulation that has the force of the law
What is Executive Order
100
This is the authority of the court to first hear a court case
What is Original Jurisdiction
100
An office holder who is seeking reelection
What is an incumbant
100
This is an informal association between a federal agency, congressional committee and a interest group
What is Iron Triangle
200
This is the sharing of power between the local, state and federal governments
What is Federalism
200
This allows members of Congress to send mail, postage free
What is Franking
200
The philosophy that the courts should take an active role in solving problems
What is Judicial Activism
200
An election in which there is a long term change in the political party
What is Realignment
200
A brief filed by an interest group on behalf of a client
What is Amicus Curiae brief
300
This is the theory that policy making is the result of lots of different groups competing
What is Pluralism
300
This is the minimum number of members needed for the House or Senate to vote
What is Quorum
300
Supreme Court guideline that excludes the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial
What is Exclusionary Rule
300
The term used by Madison to denote what we now call interest groups
What is Factions
300
This is an attempt by interest groups to influence policy makers
What is Lobbying
400
These are the requirements imposed by the national government upon the states
What is Mandates
400
This is considered wasteful congressional spending
What is Pork Barrel
400
The act of applying the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th Amendment
What is Incorporation
400
The process in which one acquires his/her political beliefs
What is Political Socialization
400
An interest group that raises funds and donates to election campaigns. The max is $5,000 per election
What is PAC – Political Action Committees
500
These are the powers held by the states through the 10th Amendment
What is Reserved Powers
500
A committee action to amend or change a proposed bill
What is Mark Up
500
Lawsuit brought on behalf of a class of people against a defendant
What is Class Action Lawsuit
500
This is a nation’s ability to understand and influence political events
What is Political Efficacy
500
Name TWO ways that interest groups try to influence legislation
What is: Lobbying Donating Money Litigation Grassroot movements
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