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Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Edu. both established precedent that resulted in legislation...a form of
Judicial Activism (Activist Courts)
As a way of obtaining funds for their home district, this debated tactic often draws opposition party into a bipartisan bill
Pork-Barrel Legislation
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This political doctrine was a major point of contention leading up to the Civil War...#Bleeding Kansas
Popular Sovereignty
Regressive Tax Policy
This was a program that promoted previously oppressed/minorities as a means of providing equality under the law
Affirmative Action
Voting based on what will happen being the MOST important factor when deciding for party/person
Prospective Voting
Passed as a response to the President's ability to commit the military only by specific authorization of Congress
The National Rifle Assoc. is a special interest group which has an outstanding issue that attracts it's members to join...also called what kind of group?
Single Issue Group
Supply Side Economics
Made by a president, when they sign a bill into law, but giving explanatory views of the intent (how to be executed) of the law
Signing Statement
Registered voters from either party can cross over and vote in the other party's primary. Ex: New Hampshire
Open Primary
This was established and requires schools, employers, and public buildings to have reasonable accommodations for the physical needs of handicapped individuals (ramps, elevators, bathrooms, etc)
Americans with Disabilities Act (1991)
In the context of Boss Tweed, his organization 'Tammany Hall' allied with local level party members for patronage jobs in New York...also called this type of organization
Political Machine
House Appropriations Committee
Necessary and Proper Clause
Voting for everyone based on their political party
Party Line Voting
During Clinton, a law that enabled people to register to vote when renewing drivers' licenses or applying for public assistance
Motor Voter Act of 1993
failed attempt of a Revolutionary War Vet who lost farm to forclosure
Shay's Rebellion
Groups that often criticize political candidates and can raise unlimited funds from anonymous corporations, unions, etc.
Super PACs
The actions of a governmental body that result in the censorship of written material (NY Times...)
Prior Restraint
Involves different groups all vying for control of the policy agenda, no single group emerges, forcing compromise
Pluralism (Pluralist theory)
Affordable Care Act 2010
In the context of voting, this is also called the attitudinal view...as voters elect reps and give them autonomy to act for the good of their constituents
Trustee Model of Representation
Regulations passed by Congress or issued by a regulatory agency such as the EPA for states but does NOT provide federal funds to support
Unfunded Mandates