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A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to public opinion and political action in AP Government and Politics.

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Activist

An individual who actively promotes a political party, philosophy, or issue she or he cares personally about.

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Americanism

A belief that Americans consider themselves bound by common values and common hopes.

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Blue States

A state with a recent history of voting for the Democratic candidates in presidential races.

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Census

A systematic process of collecting and recording data about a population to understand its demographic characteristics and needs.

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Civic Competence

A belief that one can affect government policies.

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Civic Duty

A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs.

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Civil Disobedience

Opposing a law one considers unjust by peacefully disobeying it and accepting the resultant punishment.

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Class Consciousness

The tendency to think of oneself as a worker whose interests are in opposition to management.

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Democracy

Government by the people, where citizens have the right to vote and influence policies.

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Democrats

A political party generally associated with liberal policies advocating for social justice, environmental reforms, and healthcare access.

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Exit Polling

A survey conducted with voters immediately after they have cast their votes on Election Day.

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Fifteenth Amendment

Prohibits the federal government and each state from denying or abridging a citizen's right to vote based on race or color.

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Gender Gap

The observed differences in opinions, preferences, and voting behaviors between men and women.

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Ideological Constraint

How deeply ingrained political ideologies can limit or shape the range of policies a government can take.

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Individualism

The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.

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Liberty

The preoccupation of Americans with their rights; belief in freedom as long as it does not harm others.

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Melting Pot

The mixture of cultures and ideas that has shaped the American nation.

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Minority Majority

The emergence of a non-Caucasian majority, predicted to occur by around 2060.

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Motor-Voter Law

Requires states to allow voter registration by mail and at certain state offices.

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Nineteenth Amendment

Granted women the right to vote.

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Political Culture

A distinctive way of thinking about how political and economic life ought to be carried out.

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Political Ideology

A comprehensive set of political, economic, and social views concerned with government roles.

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Public Opinion

The distribution of the population's beliefs about politics and policy issues.

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Reapportionment

The process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives every 10 years based on census results.

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Registered Voters

Citizens who are registered to vote.

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Sample

A relatively small proportion of people chosen in a survey to represent the whole.

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Voting Rights Act of 1970

A federal law aimed at eliminating barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.