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Final Exam Review
Political Science 1101 with Burmila at University of Georgia
About this deck
By: Austin McLendon
Textbook:
American Politics Today (Full Edition)
Created: 2010-12-08
Size: 36 flashcards
Views: 34
Textbook:
American Politics Today (Full Edition)Created: 2010-12-08
Size: 36 flashcards
Views: 34
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Federalism
The federal gov. has the power to collect taxes only on cupcakes. State gov. have the power to collect taxes only on brownies. Local gov. has the power to collect taxes only on apple pie. Example of what?
Free Rider
In our class there are 5 students who consistently raise their hands to answer while the other 20 students do not. The students who are not participating in answering questions are benefiting from the students who are prepared. Known as ?
Ohio Shipped and Commerce Clause
1 batch of lollipops are made in Ohio and shipped to GA for UGA students. Another batch are made in GA and do not leave the state for UGA students. Which batch is regulated buy Congress? which clause allows this?
Necessary and Proper
Congress is given the power to tax in the US Constitution. If new Congress decides to pass a law increasing your taxes 50% than they are able to do so b/c of this Constitutional clause which allows Congress to pass a law related to expressed power?
Enumerated
President Obama is in charge of making decisions about the strategy for the Afgan War b/c in the Consitution it is explicitly declared that the President is the Commander in chief. This role is known as what kind of power?
Faction; Pluralism
The US gov. is designed so no one group of like-minded people, ____, have too much power & influence. This prevents one group from having complete control. This idea that insures multiple interests are involved is known as _____.
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court recently struck down a law which limited the amount of $ corporations could donate to candidates bc it violated their free speech rights. Their ability to strike down this law established in Marbury v Madison?
Supremacy Clause
Congress has passed a law that says no citizen shall be denied the right to choose what dessert to eat. GA passed a law that says that all GA residents can only eat peach pie. These 2 laws conflict but the national law takes precedent bc of what law?
Block Grant; Categorical Grant
Congress gives GA 200 million $$ to spend on higher education. $ must be spent on higher education but how the $ is allocated is up to the state is ____. If Congress said the $ could only be used for UGA law school then it is____.
Cohersive Federalism
Federal gov. is pressuring the state of Washington to reduce their highway speed limits to 65mph. They have said if Washington doesn't reduce limit they will not receive funds for highway construction, known as what?
Concurrent Powers
Federal, state, and local gov. all have responsibilities for transportation. Their shared responsibilities for this policy area are known as ?
Full Faith and Credit Clause
I have an Ohio State driver;s license. If i get pulled over by police in GA then the state of Ga must recognize my license because of this Constitutional clause?
Unfunded Mandate
If your parents tell you to go pick up groceries but do not give any money for the groceries they are giving you what?
Clear and Present Danger
I cannot walk into a crowded classroom in the MLC and yell "FIRE" bc of this test established in Schenk v. US
Establishment Clause; Lemon Test
Congress cannot pass a law making any religion of the US because of this Constitutional clause? The test used to determine whether or not a practice is in violation of this clause is known as what?
Symbolic Speech
Burning a flag is not unconstitutional because it is considered ______ which is protected by the 1st Amendment
Framing
A producer from Fox Television decides to focus a show on the # of days President Obama has spent on vacation. The decision to focus on this issue and the way the issue is presented is known as ?
Dealignment
Over the last 10 yrs. Citizens no longer identify with one of the major political parties and this phenomenon is known as ?
Divided Government
At the end of President Bush's term, there was a Republican White House and a Democratic Congress. This is know as ?
Deverger's Law
Sally is running as a 3rd party candidate in a single member district with plurality voting. It is unlikely that she will win bc only 2 parties' candidates have a realistic chance of winning a political office according to what law?
New Deal Coalition
When FDR was in office a lof of different groups joined together in support of the Democratic Party. This was known as what?
Party Platform
The pizza party has decided that their major issues are lowering taxes for pizzerias, increasing subsidies for companies that produce pizza sauce and dairies that produce cheese. Their set of objectives is known as ?
Spoil System
Penelope Pancake becomes President and immediately gives her 10,000 closest friends who supported her candidacy, positions in the federal gov. This is known as what?
Caucus
Iowa is famous for holding this type of meeting to select a party;s nominee for the general election
Front loading
California and many other states have moved up their election dates so that their states can have more of an influence on the election
Hard Money
If I give money specifically for Marty Mint's campaign then my donation is known as what?
Soft Money
money given to the party not a particular candidate
Open
If I can vote in a primary election regardless of my party affiliation, I am voting in a what?
runoff
In Ga if a candidate does not win a majority of the vote then there is a what?
Split Ballot
If I vote for candidates from the Pancake Party and the Pizza Party I have a what ballot?
Direct Lobbying
If members of the Cupcake coalition speak to congressman about their issues they are engaging in what?
Proportionment
Process of assigning the 435 seats in the House to the states based on increases or decreases in state populations
Executive Agreement
The president and the prime minister of England decide to be allies in the war on terror. This accord is known as what?
to get around a treaty which has to go through Congress
to get around a treaty which has to go through Congress
Strict Scrutiny
An African American student sues UGA for discrimination. Because this case involves race, the Court will apply what standard?
Grass Root Lobbying
citizens lobbying
relies on participation by group members, such as a protest or a letter writing campaign.
relies on participation by group members, such as a protest or a letter writing campaign.
Astro-turf Lobbying
any lobbying method initiated by an interest group that is designed to look like the spontaneous, independent participation of many individuals
About this deck
By: Austin McLendon
Textbook:
American Politics Today (Full Edition)
Created: 2010-12-08
Size: 36 flashcards
Views: 34
Textbook:
American Politics Today (Full Edition)Created: 2010-12-08
Size: 36 flashcards
Views: 34
About StudyBlue
STUDYBLUE makes things that make you better at school.
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Things like personalized quizzes and friendly reminders about when (and what) to study next.
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STUDYBLUE exists to make studying efficient and effective for every student, for free. Join us.
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