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This class was created by Brainscape user Shane Lewandowski. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Shane Lewandowski
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Decks in this class (14)

Chapter 1 - Introduction Into American Politics
Politics,
Political system,
Preferences
27  cards
Chapter 2 - The Constitution
Rule of law,
Articles of confederation,
Virginia plan
17  cards
Chapter 3 - Federalism
Federalism,
Confederation,
Dual federalism
18  cards
Chapter 4 - Civil Rights and Liberties
Civil rights,
Civil liberties,
Bill of rights
12  cards
Chapter 5 - Congress
Bicameral legislature,
Single member district,
Plurality rule
33  cards
Chapter 6 - The Presidency
Spoils system,
Divided government,
Unified government
16  cards
Chapter 7 - The Bureaucracy
Government bureaucracy,
Government agency,
Cabinet departments
16  cards
Chapter 8 - The Judiciary
Judicial review,
Federal court supremacy,
Criminal case
21  cards
Chapter 9 - Public Opinion
Public opinion,
Population,
Sample
12  cards
Chapter 13 - Elections and Campaigns
Median voter theorem,
Plurality rule,
Single member district
14  cards
Chapter 10 - Political Participation
Political participation,
Popular sovereignty,
Paradox of voting
12  cards
Chapter 12 - Political Parties
Political party,
National committee,
National party convention
13  cards
Chapter 11 - Interest Groups & Social Movements
Interest group,
Lobbying,
Inside lobbying
11  cards
Chapter 17 - Foreign Policy
Foreign policy,
Realism,
Idealism
15  cards

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