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Vocabulary test A.P. Government and Politics
What do words like Marble Cake Federalism mean
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12th Grade
10/23/2016

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Marble cake federalism
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A form of federalism. There is a mixing of powers, resources and programs between and among the national, state, and local governments.
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Grassroots
Definition
most basic level of an organization/the people.
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3rd parties
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a group besides the two major parties.
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Frontloading
Definition
recent tendency of states to hold primaries early.
Example: Holding the New York primary in April instead of September.(Not a very accurate example.)
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Rule of propinquity
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power is wielded by people who are in in the room when a decision is made/closer you are to the president the more power you have.
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Elites
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select part of a group that is superior.
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Spin
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Form of propaganda, achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or against some organization or public figure.
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Marginal districts
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Political districts in which candidates elected to the House of Representatives win in close elections, typically with less than 55% of the vote.
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Freedom of information act
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Allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.
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Amendment 15
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Prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
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