Public Opinion and Political Action
Political Parties
Economic and Social Policy
Environmental and Energy, Healthcare
Hodgepodge
100

A valuable tool for understanding population changes and required every 10 years by the Constitution

Census

100

The goal of this main group is to get people elected so that they can enact liberal policies in the government

Democratic Party

100

This nationwide element is often a very good indicator of the overall approval or evaluation of the president

Economic conditions

100

The non-means tested program provides healthcare for seniors 65 years of age and older

Medicare

100

This is a tax system in which people with higher incomes pay a greater share. The more you make, the more you pay.

Progressive

200

The process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives every 10 years on the basis of population changes

Reapportionment

200

Very small government influence on lives. Fiscally conservative. Socially liberal. ”Don’t tell me what to do!”

Libertarian Party

200

Government spending and deficits help the economy weather its normal ups and downs and is especially beneficial to help recovery during economic downturns

Keynesian Economics

200

This medical healthcare program increased Medicaid access, got rid of pre-existing conditions rules for acquiring insurance, and allowed dependents to remain of their parent's insurance until the age of 26.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
200

Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families , Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIPs), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are all examples of this type of government program.

Means-tested

300

This tool is often used by the media to predict election day winners, but may discourage people from voting

Exit poll

300

A coherent set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and public purpose that includes political philosophies such as liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism

Political ideologies

300

Reduction in taxation and government regulation will benefit businesses and corporations. This will trickle down to create better/more jobs and better wages

Supply Side (Trickle Down) Economics

300

In this type of healthcare system, all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship

Universal healthcare

300

Created in 1935, this program was the first major step by the federal government to help protect people, mainly seniors, against absolute poverty

Social Security Act

400

This redistricting tool which can give a political advantage to a certain group was the basis of Baker v Carr

Gerrymandering

400

The meeting of party delegates every four years to choose a presidential ticket and the party’s platform. It's like a giant political festival that both Democrats and Republicans hold.

National Convention

400

These are two major "big picture" macroeconomic concerns that the major parties examine and try to control.

Inflation and Unemployment
400

This independent agency was established to regulate pollution and ensure the longevity of our natural resources

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

400

America is run by the two major parties. But, this party is the largest of the "third parties"

Libertarian Party

500

The process through which an individual acquires their particular political orientation

Political socialization

500

One of the most important purposes of a political party is to represent their members by bringing their concerns to the policymaking table. This forms a bridge between the people and the policymakers.

Linkage institution

500

Government controls

The Federal Reserve: The manipulation of the supply of money

Congress: The revenue and expenditures of money 

Monetary and Fiscal policy

500

Most Americans think this way when the government proposes to establish unwanted and undesired things around their homes or in their communities

Not In MY BackYard (NIMBY)

500

When the country changes from being mostly run by one political party to mostly run by another political party. Some groups of people who used to vote for one party vote for the other one. Sometimes, political parties end and new ones begin.

Party Realignment