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Decks in this class (16)

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

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