Lobbying
Lobbyist
group of people who band together and try to influence people in public office and politicians
What size shoe am I
Women's 12 or Men's 10.5
Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America.
What amendment is the right to bear arms
2nd
Civil rights vs. Civil liberties
Civil liberties are protections against government actions. Civil rights, in contrast, refer to positive actions of government should take to create equal conditions for all Americans.
Intergovernmental lobbying
involves governments lobbying other governments.
Who is my favorite rapper/hip-hop artist
asap rocky
Social Security
program run by the federal government. The program works by using taxes paid into a trust fund to provide benefits to people who are eligible.
Right of Free Speech
the government may not jail, fine, or impose civil liability on people or organizations based on what they say or write, except in exceptional circumstances
libel vs slander
Libel and slander are types of defamatory statements. Libel is a defamatory statement that is written. Slander is a defamatory statement that is oral.
Astroturf lobbying
the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participants.
How many pets do I have
3
Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65+ or under 65 and have a disability, no matter your income. Medicaid is for provides for families that are low income
Establishment Clause
the clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
Boycott vs Embargo
A government boycott is an absolute restriction against the purchase and importation of certain goods from other countries. An embargo is a refusal to sell to a specific country
Reverse Lobbying
Attempts by Government Officials to influence interest groups on behalf of their preferred policies
what band/artist was I obsessed with in Middle School
One direction
USA Patriot Act
deters and punishes terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad through enhanced law enforcement and strengthened money laundering prevention.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Ruling that the states had no right to ban contraception for married couples,
Soft v. hard power-
hard power is the use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies. soft power, which comes from diplomacy, culture and history.
Iron Triangle
used to describe the conspiratorial relationship between bureaucracies, congressional committees, and interest groups
What was my other top college option
University of Minnesota
NATO
an international political and military organization with the aim of guaranteeing the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
Minersville School District v. Gobitis-
ruling that the government could require respect for the flag as a key symbol of national unity and a means of preserving national security.
Internationalism v. isolationism
internationalism is a political principle that advocates greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations. Isolationism is a political philosophy advocating a national foreign policy that opposes involvement in the political affairs, and especially the wars, of other countries