Pol Final

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War Powers Act

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The act sought to restrain the president’s ability to commit U.S. forces overseas by requiring the executive branch to consult with and report to Congress before involving U.S. forces in foreign hostilities.

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Executive Agreement

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an international agreement, usually regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.

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Executive Order

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a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.

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State of the Union Address

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a yearly address delivered in January by the president of the US to Congress, giving the administration's view of the state of the nation and plans for legislation.

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Regulatory Review

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The regulatory review process allows the executive branch of the United States federal government to ensure that the regulations drafted by different agencies contribute to the current administration's overall goals.

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Signing Statement

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A written comment issued by a President at the time of signing legislation. Often signing statements merely comment on the bill signed, saying that it is good legislation or meets some pressing needs

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Criminal Law

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Civil Law

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law that regulates disputes between private parties

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Criminal Law

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law that regulates crimes or wrongs committed against the government

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Stare Decisis

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Stare decisis is the doctrine of precedent. Courts cite to stare decisiswhen an issue has been previously brought to the court and a ruling already issued.

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Habeus Corpus

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used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful.

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Original Jursidiction

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means that the court has the right to hear the case first.

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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means that the court hears an appeal from a court of original jurisdiction.

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Public Policy

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the principles, often unwritten, on which social laws are based.

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Reasons Government Would Intervene in Economy

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-improve economy (spending, tax cuts, interest rate changes)

-promoting stable markets

-promote economic growth (GNP and GDP)

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Government and Inflation

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-government can control inflation to an extent

-governments can regulate markets

-governments can invest in companies directly

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Laissez Faire

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a policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering. (Conservative Minimalist State)

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Progressive Taxation

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tax in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases.

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Regressive Taxation

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a tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases

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Policy of Deterrence

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holding nuclear weapons in order to deter other nations and promise mutually assured destruction

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Bush Doctrine

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declared America could launch first strikes to defend itself from terrorists and countries that supported terrorists in order to prevent possible attacks before they occurred.

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NATO

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NATO’s essential purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.