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American Governments

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Decks in this class (16)

Founding a new Government: Articles of Confederation
Define government,
Authority,
Define public policy
30  cards
Government and American ideals
Liberty,
Equality,
Democracy
20  cards
Ch 1 - The Citizen and the Government
What is government and why does i...,
Define citizenship,
Define government
45  cards
Ch 2. The Founding and the Constitution
Name three political philosphers ...,
Why did british taxes hurt coloni...,
1773 east india _______
47  cards
Ch 3 - Federalism
Block grants,
Categorical grants,
Commerce clause
24  cards
Ch 4 - Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Affirmative action,
Bill of rights,
Bills of attainder
34  cards
Chapter 5 - Public Opinion
Conservative,
Liberal,
Measurement error
15  cards
Chapter 6 - The Media
Agenda setting,
Equal time rule,
Fairness doctrine
9  cards
Chapter 7 - Political Parties and Elections
Caucus,
Closed primary,
Divided government
30  cards
Chapter 8 - Interest Groups
Collective goods,
Free riders,
Grassroots mobilization
11  cards
Chapter 9 - Congress
Constituency,
Incumbency,
Challenger
49  cards
Chapter 14 - Foreign Policy
Appeasement,
Bilateral treaties,
Bush doctrin
18  cards
Chapter 13 - Domestic Policy
Contracting power,
Contributory programs,
Cost of living adjustments colas
15  cards
Chapter 12 - The Federal Courts
Amicus curiae,
Briefs,
Chief justice
27  cards
Chapter 11 - Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy,
Department,
Federal reserve system
10  cards
Chapter 10 - The Presidency
Cabinet,
Commander in chief,
Delegated powers
14  cards

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