Poly Sci 102

Political Science 101 with Schneider at Boise State University

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Rainy Day Funds

revenue set aside to cover expenses during hard economic times

Diffusion of Policy Innovation

new policies from one state to another

State Economic Factors

How the state is unique. Eg public lands water etc

Tax Burden

taxes as percentage of personal income

Political Culture

pattern of orientation to political action political system is embedded

Progressive Movement

profound distrust towards government more people power

Individulistic

developed in NY, PHILLY BALTIMORE

Traditionalistic

developed in plantation. EG old south

Moralistic

Developed of puritanism and town meetings

Communal Activism

approaches to problems that may not be perceived by general population

Policy Liberalism

5 indicators. Strong gun control pro choice, welfare, progressivity, unionization

Sectionalism

states within area sharing common culture. economic and historical background

Urban Areas

More than 2500 people

Culture War

moral and religious issues replace traditional economic issues

Ex Post Facto

person cant be punished for crime if it was not law in the past

10th Amendment

powers not given to federal government, not denied to states reserved for states and people

TANF

welfare assistance giving to who need. EG FOOD STAMPS

Federal System

federal and state governments share power over people

Confederacy

voluntary independent govs in which central gov depends on on regional govs to give power

Unitary Nation State

Local govs can only exercise power given to them by central gov. EG France

Confederal

all states are equal to each other

Dual Sovereignty

national gov has power to act in its sphere of influence EG interstate commerce

Necessary and Proper Clause

congress has power to make laws and should only make laws for practical reasons

Concurrent Majority

state has right to reject or accept federal policy

Nullification

state could veto national legislation with which it disagreed

Dual Federalism

distribution of powers between fed gov and states is fixed and seperated

Compact Theory of Federalism

national gov has power yet states can reclaim power by veto or nullifying

Cooperative Federalism

federal power and responsibilities are intermingled shared between fed and state

Categorical Grants in Aid

started in 1930s and used heavily in 60s from roosevelt era

Coercive Federalism

do this way or do not receive funds

New Federalism

flexibility to states with block grants and revenue sharing more money

Revenue Sharing

$ awarded to state and local govs based on formula includes population and per capita income

Devolution Evolution

transfers of powers from national gov to state gov. Extension of new federalism

11th Amendment

prohibits suits against states by citizens of another state

Sovereign Immunity

protection against lawsuits with out their consent

Preemption

federal intervention into state and local affairs

Grants in Aid

assistance the national gov provides to states

Fiscal Federalism

fed gov threatens to hold $ if states dont do as they are told

Block Grants

general categories of expenses allow more choice by recipient

Formula Grants

given automatically to eligible recipients on basis of guidelines

Project Grants

available for specific purpose agency must give approval

Federal Mandates

legal orders form congress that require state or local govs to perform activity or service

Full Faith and Credit

documents will be valid in all states

Extradition Papers

deliver fugitive to state having jurisdiction over criminal act

Interstate Compacts

agreements among states must be approved by senate

Unitary Relationship of State and Local Governments

state nature and sovereign is shared with fed gov

Voter Registration

lists eligible voters in advance of election day

Fusion Candidate

person who is nominated for an elected office by 2 or more political parties.

Urban Political Machine

unified party organization led by a strong leader aka BOSS

Patronage

distribution of material rewards, especially public jobs to politically faithful.

Nonpartisan Elections

elections that is not affiliated with party

At large elections

council members are elected by voters of the entire city

Precinct Caucus

voters registered with the party get together and as a group elect the committee person

Direct Primary

voters decide party nominees

Closed Primary

declare what party you will vote for

Open Primary

may vote for either nominee

Blanket Primary

registered voters maximum choice in selecting candidates

Runoff Primary

2nd primary of top 2 candidates if no one has majority

Open Elections

candidates regardless of party are required to appear on same ballot

Party Competition

2 parties have equal chance to win governors office and majority seats in state legislature

Divided Government

both houses of the legislature is controlled by opposite party

Unified Government

both houses of the legislature is controlled by same party

Interest Groups

citizens have direct focus on and support on an issue they care about

Political Parties

primary concern to win elections so candidates can control important positions

PACS

sponsored by interest groups raise and distribute money

Lobbying

communicates specific policy goals directly to legislators

Civic Engagement

aimed at achieving public good usually through direct hands on work

Survey Research

a way of collecting info

Strong Democracy

citizenship involves people participating in making decisions that effect them

Voting Rights Act 1965

suspended literacy tests as requirement to vote

Political Incorporation

minorities are part of policy making related to minority issues

Minority Vote Dilution

KEEP MINORITIES FROM WINNING

National Voter Registration Act

required all states to adopt mail in motor voter

Restrictive States

residency requirements almost impossible for students to register

Student Choice States

gives students option to vote at home or college town

Early Voting

cast votes in advance of election day

Absentee Voting

will be gone vote in advance and mail it in

Voting Eligible Population

estimate of eligible voters 18 and over and not felons

Effects of Incumbency

more likely to win due to name recognition experience etc

Membership Turnover

who leaves and who comes in at the end of term

Disclosure Law

require candidates to disclose the source of funds

Contribution Limits

max amount of $ that can be given to candidates

Expenditure Limits

ceiling on how much a candidate can spend campaigning for office

Public Financing

funds collected by state to finance candidates campaigns

Clean Election Laws

provide candidates with $ to run if they agree to expenditure limits

Ballot Measure

anything on ballot other than candidates for office

Initiative

citizens can propose new laws or changes

Referendum

gives votes opportunity to have final say on bill that legislature has approved

Legislative Referendum

final approval or disapproval by voters

Recall

procedures to remove an elected public official

Idaho Legislative District

ada 14-21

Senators Member of house

Senate = Crapo Risch
House = Minnic SImpson

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Created: 2010-10-08
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