Across
- 6. A poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls; used to forecast the outcome of an election or determine the reasons for voting decisions
- 8. Refers to positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all; e.g., prohibition of discrimination
- 12. "x" speech. Forms of free speech guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution, such as wearing a black armband to protest a governmental action or burning an American flag in protest for political reasons
- 14. Amendments to bills, often in the form of appropriations, that sometimes have nothing to do with the intent of the bill itself and many times are considered to be pork barrel legislation. Safety net: a minimum government guarantee that ensures that individuals living in poverty will receive support in the form of social welfare programs
- 15. "x" powers. The fused or overlapping powers and functions of the separate branches of government
- 17. A claim by a victorious candidate that the electorate has given him or her special authority to carry out promises made during the campaign
- 20. "x" powers. Powers of the national government that flow from its enumerated powers and the "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution
- 21. system of overlapping the powers of legislative, executive, and judicial branches, to permit each branch to check the actions of the others and thus no branch of government may dominate the other
Down
- 1. A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited in order to maximize individual freedom
- 2. Verbal defamation of a person's character
- 3. Publication (written) of statements that wrongfully damage another's reputation
- 4. Also known as assistant floor leaders, they check with party members and inform the majority leader of the status and feelings of the membership regarding issues that are going to be voted on. Whips are responsible for keeping party members in line and having an accurate count of who will be voting for or against a particular bill
- 5. A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote on a controversial issue
- 7. a private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns directly for the candidate
- 9. politics that emphasizes cooperation between the major (two) parties
- 10. A personal representative appointed by the head of a nation to represent that nation in matters of diplomacy
- 11. Describes people's perception that Congress and the president are in a state of disagreement that results in little legislation passing
- 13. A person who is employed by and acts for an organized interest group or corporation to try to influence policy decisions and positions in the executive and legislative branches
- 16. A form of government in which power is divided between the federal, or national, government and the states
- 18. In a civil suit, the person against whom a court action is brought by the plaintiff; in a criminal case, the person charged with the crime
- 19. An action by the House of Representatives to accuse the president, vice president, or other civil officers of the United States of committing "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."