Public Policy
a term applied to all government programs and regulations.
Public Policy
A government office in another country
Embassy
programs and policies that determine America’s relations with other nations and foreign entities
Foreign policy
What is a group of voters with common interests who want to influence the government
Political Parties
what is an amount of money citizens and businesses are required to pay so that the government can function and provide services.
Taxes
Consists of all government programs and regulations that directly affect those living within a country.
Domestic Policy
a course or plan of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
Policy
What is a tariff
a tax on imports
The U.S. has a two-party system because there are only two main parties that hold most of the power. What are those 2 parties?
Republican and Democratic
What is the tax you pay when you buy something.
Sales tax
True or False: While poverty among seniors has declined, it has not for the younger generation.
True
The rules and standards that control economic, social and political activities
Regulations
Policy of striking first when a nation fears that a foreign foe is planning hostile action
Preventive War, Preemption
What party was Lincoln?
A Republican
this tax is put on things like alcohol and tobacco, and is known as the hidden tax
Excise tax
This Social Insurance Act was passed in 1935 and created a broad range of social programs, including a social insurance program for seniors
Social Security
the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. when a company has no competition
Monopoly
List the 3 main goals of Foreign Policy
1.Security
2.Economic prosperity
3.Creation of a better world
What term is used to describe someone that shares viewpoints of liberals and conservatives?
A moderate
what is the tax the government collects when a person dies. Often called “death taxes
Estate Tax
Give me 3 public assistance programs that are provided by the Government to families or individuals in need
–Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
–Food Stamps
–Earned Income Tax Credit
–Supplemental Security Income
–Rent Subsidies
–Medicaid (includes services for low-income elderly)
desire to avoid involvement in the affairs of other nations. The US practiced this until WW2
Isolationism
What are Economic Sanctions
Economic limitations we place on another country ex. trade embargoes, bans on investment, bans on travel, freezing of assets held in banks
In a multi party system a candidate must get the most votes won among those running in order to win. what is this called?
A plurality
Tax day is on the 15th day of what month?
April