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Shelby County v. Holder
Weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by removing the preclearance requirement for certain states.
Citizens United v. FEC
Allowed unlimited political spending by corporations and unions.
McCutcheon v. FEC
Struck down aggregate limits on individual contributions to federal candidates.
War Powers Resolution
Limits the President's ability to deploy troops without congressional approval.
Executive Agreements
International agreements made by the President without Senate approval.
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)
Legal authorization for military actions without a formal declaration of war.
National Voter Registration Act
Also known as the "Motor Voter Act," makes voter registration easier.
Help America Vote Act
Passed in response to the 2000 election controversy, aimed at improving voting processes.
Ranked-Choice Voting
Allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
Senate Hold
A practice where a senator blocks a bill or nomination.
Discharge Petition
A way to force a bill out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote.
Standing Committee
Permanent congressional committees responsible for legislation.
Select Committee
Temporary committees created for specific investigations or tasks.
Conference Committee
A committee that resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
Keynesian Economics
Supports government spending to stimulate demand during economic downturns.
Supply-Side Economics
Advocates tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate business growth.
Federal Reserve Tools
Open market operations, discount rate adjustments, and reserve requirements.
Debt vs. Deficit
Debt is the total amount owed; deficit is the annual shortfall between revenue and spending.
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Agencies like the FCC and SEC that regulate specific industries.
Government Corporations
Businesses run by the government, such as Amtrak and USPS.
Dillon’s Rule
States strictly control local governments unless home rule is granted.
Home Rule
Allows local governments more autonomy from state control.
Initiative
Citizens propose and vote on new laws directly.
Referendum
Citizens vote to approve or repeal legislation.
Recall
Voters can remove an elected official before their term ends.
Tea Party Movement
A conservative movement advocating for limited government and lower taxes.
Populism
A political approach that claims to represent ordinary people against elites.
Isolationism
A foreign policy stance advocating minimal involvement in international affairs.
Interventionism
A foreign policy stance advocating active participation in global conflicts.
Realism vs. Idealism
Realism prioritizes national interests; idealism promotes democracy and human rights.
United Nations
An international organization focused on global peace and cooperation.
NATO
A military alliance between North America and European nations.
Affordable Care Act
Expanded healthcare coverage and insurance regulations.
USA PATRIOT Act
Increased government surveillance powers after 9/11.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Federal spending on transportation, broadband, and energy.
