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American Government

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By: Brooke Appelbaum
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Decks in this class (14)

Chapter 1
What are the four theories to ans...,
Describe the pluralist theory,
Describe the elitist theory
41  cards
Chapter 2
What is a constitution,
What is an indentured servant,
Was early america an equal society
55  cards
Chapter 3
What is a unitary government,
What is the opposite of a unitary...,
What is a federal system
25  cards
Chapter 4
What are civil rights,
Civil liberties,
What is selective incorporation
40  cards
Chapter 5
Seven steps to political equality,
Who engineered the seven steps to...,
Strict scrutiny
36  cards
Chapter 6
Define political socialization,
List the 6 ways that political so...,
How do parents and friends influe...
89  cards
Chapter 7
What are the 3 functions of moder...,
How does the info provided by the...,
What is the paradox of news media
32  cards
Chapter 8
What are the 3 phases of presiden...,
What are the two biggest parts of...,
What is super tuesday
57  cards
Chapter 9
What is special interest,
What is an interest group,
What are the 5 differences betwee...
56  cards
Chapter 10
What 3 things does majority rule ...,
What is structure induced equilib...,
How was religion a barrier to sta...
49  cards
Chapter 11
What are the three major themes o...,
What are expressed powers,
What are delegated powers
43  cards
Chapter 12
What is the spoils system,
What is universalistic politics,
What is the pendleton civil servi...
23  cards
Chapter 13
What is judicial review,
What court case established judic...,
What is parliamentary supremacy
62  cards
Ch. 14
What are the 5 stages of public p...,
When does agenda setting begin,
What is a focusing event
14  cards

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