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Transfer of Ownership

Shifting control of public assets to private entities.

Freedom of Information

Public right to access government records.

Whistleblower

Individual reporting government or corporate misconduct.

Reserved Powers

Powers not granted to federal government.

Enumerated Power

Powers explicitly granted to Congress.

Necessary and Proper Clause

Allows Congress to make laws for execution.

Federalists

Supporters of shared power between states and central government.

Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Constitution

Fundamental rules of the nation with 27 amendments.

Reconstruction Amendments

Amendments 13, 14, and 15 addressing post-Civil War issues.

Purpose of Government

Maintaining order, providing services, ensuring security.

Articles of Confederation

First governing document, weak central government.

Political Ideologies

Beliefs about government role in society.

Citizens United vs FEC

Supreme Court ruling on corporate political spending.

PAC

Political Action Committee influencing elections without candidate coordination.

Socio-economic Status

Ranking based on income, education, and occupation.

Gender Gap Voting

Differences in voting patterns between genders.

Voter Turnout

Percentage of eligible voters participating in elections.

Voter ID Laws

Requirements for identification at polling places.

Electoral College

Body electing the president based on state votes.

Pluralist Theory

Advocates shared power among diverse groups.

Representative Democracy

Government system elected by the people's choice.

Elite Theory

Power held by a select group of citizens.

Direct Democracy

Public directly involved in political decisions.

Social Contract

Agreement defining government and citizen responsibilities.

Public Good

Service accessible to all in society.

Private Good

Service reserved for individual purchasers.

Civic Engagement

Actions addressing public issues through participation.

Shay's Rebellion

1786 uprising against government taxation in Massachusetts.

Virginia Plan

Proposed representation based on state population.

New Jersey Plan

Proposed equal representation for all states.

Great Compromise

Established bicameral legislature with population and equal representation.

Iron Triangle

Relationship influencing policy among Congress, interest groups, bureaucracies.

Spoils System

Political supporters awarded government jobs.

Pendleton Act

Reformed spoils system to merit-based hiring.

Regulatory Agencies

Government bodies enforcing regulations in specific sectors.

Party Platform

Official policies and positions of a political party.

Divided Government

One party controls presidency, another controls Congress.

Primaries

Elections to select party candidates for general election.

Caucus

Meeting for party members to discuss candidates.

Hard Money

Regulated direct contributions to political candidates.

Soft Money

Unregulated funds for party-building activities.

Treaty

Formal agreement requiring Senate approval.

liberal

Support government involvement in economic quality and individual freedom in social issues

Libertarian

Promotes minimal government in both economic and social area

Conservative

Advocates Limited government involvement