POS2041 Exam 1 _ Quizizz

Political Agenda

The issues that are perceived by the political community as priorities.

Intergovernmental Relations

Interactions and collaborations between different levels of government—federal, state, and local.

Natural Rights

Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, often associated with John Locke.

Public Policy

Decisions by government aimed at addressing social issues.

Political Culture

Shared beliefs, values, and norms about how government and society should function.

Younger Americans

A demographic group that tends to be less interested in politics compared to older generations.

Supremacy Clause

The clause in the U.S. Constitution that establishes federal laws as the supreme law of the land.

Regulating Commerce

One of the most important powers of Congress, involving the control of trade between states and nations.

Policy Impact Analysis

Assessing whether a policy has worked and the costs it has incurred.

Government

The institutions that make decisions on behalf of a society.

Shays's Rebellion

A protest by Massachusetts farmers against state courts to halt foreclosures.

Formula Grant

Federal funds allocated to states based on criteria like population or income.

Democracy

A system of selecting policymakers and organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences.

Implied Power

Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but deemed necessary for carrying out the government's functions.

Lockean Influence

The idea that government's power derives from the consent of the governed, foundational to democratic theory.

Linkage Institution

Channels that connect people's concerns to the political agenda, such as political parties and interest groups.

Connecticut Compromise

Established a bicameral legislature, balancing representation between populous and less populous states.

Tenth Amendment

Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

Dual Federalism

A model of federalism where national and state powers are clearly defined and operate independently.

Checks and Balances

A system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

Consent of the Governed

The principle that government derives its authority from the people's approval.

Voter Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in elections.

Factions

Groups of individuals, such as political parties or interest groups, that seek to further their own agenda.

Extradition

The process of delivering an individual accused of a crime back to the jurisdiction where the crime was committed.

Cooperative Federalism

A type of federalism where national, state, and local governments work together to solve problems.

Crossover Sanctions

Federal requirements that states must follow in order to receive certain federal funds.

Block Grant

Funding given by the federal government to state or local governments for broad purposes.

Categorical Grant

Federal funds given to states for a specific purpose, with strict rules on how to spend them.