Public Opinion and Political Action
A valuable tool for understanding population changes and required every 10 years by the Constitution
Census
The goal of this main group is to get people elected so that they can enact liberal leaning policies in the government
Democratic Party
This nationwide element is often a very good indicator of the overall approval or evaluation of the president
Economic conditions (economy)
The non-means tested program provides healthcare for seniors 65 years of age and older
Medicare
This is a tax system in which people with higher incomes pay a greater share. The more you make, the more you pay.
Progressive
The process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives every 10 years on the basis of population changes
Reapportionment
Very small government influence on lives. Fiscally conservative. Socially liberal. ”Don’t tell me what to do!”
Libertarian Party
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
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. Named after a previous US President.
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
America's type of healthcare that focuses on providing healthcare to those with very low income.
Medicaid
This tool is often used by the media to predict election day winners, but may discourage people from voting
Exit poll
A coherent set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and public purpose that includes political philosophies such as liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism
Political ideologies
Reduction in taxation and government regulation will benefit businesses and corporations. This will then lead to the creation better/more jobs and better wages
Supply Side (Trickle Down) Economics
Federal money to a state with minimal oversight to broadly supplement their agricultural industry is an example of this type of marble cake funding policy.
Block Grant
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
This redistricting tool which can give a political advantage to a certain group was the basis of Shaw v Reno
Gerrymandering
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
These are two major "big picture" macroeconomic concerns that the major parties examine and try to control. These are both very good gauges of the health of the economy.
Inflation and Unemployment
This independent agency was established to regulate pollution and ensure the longevity of our natural resources
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
America is run by the two major parties. But, this party is the largest of the "third parties"
Libertarian Party
The process through which an individual acquires their particular political orientation
Political socialization
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
Government controls of money
The Federal Reserve: The manipulation of the supply of money
Congress: The revenue and expenditures of money
Monetary and Fiscal policy
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. Medicaid and VA care is America's version of this broad, government based healthcare
Universal healthcare
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