Vocab Week 11

Front 1

the provision of resources by teh federal government in support of the state or local program of governmental services to the public

Back 1

federal aid

Front 2

federal grants to state and local governments for broadly defined purposes

Back 2

block grants

Front 3

an electoral process that permits citizens to reject or approve by ballot a measure already passed by a city council or state legislature

Back 3

referendum

Front 4

federal policy requiring employment practices which increase employment opportunities for groups typically disadvantaged

Back 4

affirmative action

Front 5

laws based on the concept that public business should be conducted so the public's right to know is protected, and that open meetings should be allowed

Back 5

sunshine laws

Front 6

representing or supported by the two main political parties

Back 6

bipartism

Front 7

an open hearing in which an agency presents its requests and responds to recommendations and questions by budget staff members

Back 7

budget hearing

Front 8

a meeting of members or leaders of a political party the purpose of which is to make plans, choose candidates, or decide how to vote

Back 8

caucus

Front 9

the relationship between executie, legislative, and judicial branches of the government

Back 9

checks and balances

Front 10

the philosophy advocating equal treatment for all persona, regardless of sex, race, or nationality

Back 10

equal rights

Front 11

the deliberate attempt to hinder the passage of legislation by long speeches or other means of delay

Back 11

filibuster

Front 12

the use of governmental financial powers to influence the nation's economy

Back 12

fiscal policy

Front 13

the ordinary citizens of a region or state

Back 13

grass roots

Front 14

the person currently holding an office

Back 14

incumbent

Front 15

an organized group representing a particular point of view who trys to influence policy decisions

Back 15

interest group

Front 16

attempts by interest groups to obtain or discourage government actions to the benefit of group members

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lobbying

Front 17

the sector of the company comprising governmental operations only

Back 17

public sector

Front 18

the guarantee that the right of a citizen will be defended regardless of his or her race, color, or sex

Back 18

civil rightsq

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the persons having the franchise, i.e., the right to vote elections

Back 19

electorate

Front 20

the disadvantage position of members of a race, sex, or ethnic class resulting from the application of other than normal means of selection in hiring, promotion, or other personnel procedures

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adverse impact