AP Gov Crossword

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  1. 4. - Act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, lawmakers, or regulators on behalf of an interest group.
  2. 6. Grant - Federal money given to states with only general guidelines, allowing states significant freedom in how to spend the funds.
  3. 8. - A system of nonelected government officials and departments that carry out administrative tasks and implement laws.
  4. 10. Barrel - Legislative funding for local projects that primarily benefit a specific congressman's home district; often viewed as wasteful spending.
  5. 12. Order - A presidential directive that has the force of law without needing congressional approval.
  6. 13. Restraint - A judicial philosophy holding that courts should look to the original intent of the Constitution and defer to the elected branches of government.
  7. 14. Curiae - Latin phrase meaning "friend of the court"; a legal brief submitted by an outside group to influence a Supreme Court decision.
  8. 15. - Groups of like-minded citizens, warned against by James Madison in Federalist 10, who unite to promote special interests over the common good.
  9. 16. Liberties - Constitutional protections for individuals against arbitrary government interference, such as freedom of speech.
  10. 18. Incorporation - A process where the Supreme Court applies protections from the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis using the 14th Amendment.
  11. 20. Veto - An automatic veto that occurs when a president fails to sign a bill within 10 days of receiving it, and Congress adjourns during that period.
  12. 21. - Redrawing legislative district boundaries to favor one political party or group over another.
  13. 24. Triangle - A continuous, stable relationship and alliance between a congressional committee, an executive agency, and an interest group to make policy.
  14. 26. - A federal requirement or order that states must comply with, often unfunded by the national government.
  15. 27. Democracy - A model of democracy that emphasizes limited participation by a small number of well-educated, wealthy citizens in political and economic choices.
Down
  1. 1. Grant - Federal money given to states for a specific, strictly defined purpose with tightly controlled conditions, like Head Start.
  2. 2. - Group that opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution, fearing a strong central government and demanding a Bill of Rights.
  3. 3. - A Senator or Representative who already holds the office and is running for reelection.
  4. 5. - A Senate rule or motion used to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote, requiring the support of 60 senators.
  5. 7. Rights - Constitutional protections against discriminatory treatment by the government or other individuals based on race, gender, or demographic traits.
  6. 9. - A congressional member responsible for organizing party strategy, counting votes, and ensuring party discipline among rank-and-file members.
  7. 10. Democracy - A model of democracy where non-governmental groups (like unions or interest groups) compete to influence political decision-making.
  8. 11. - System of government where power is shared and divided between a central national government and state governments.
  9. 13. Activism - A judicial philosophy holding that the courts can and should overrule legislative actions or executive orders to protect individual rights or advance social justice.
  10. 17. Duck - An official who is still in office after losing a bid for reelection or during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor.
  11. 18. Decisis - Legal principle of adhering to a previous court decision; translates from Latin to "let the decision stand."
  12. 19. Powers - Powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments, such as the power to tax.
  13. 22. - A trend where a large portion of the electorate abandons its previous political party affiliation without developing a new one to replace it.
  14. 23. - An earlier court decision that guides judges in resolving subsequent, similar legal cases.
  15. 25. - A procedural tactic used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by extending debate indefinitely.