pols 101 final

Pols 101 final review flashcards

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Action-Reaction Syndrome
For every action the government takes the people are going to react to it. Then the government takes action to counter it and this is never ending.
EX: The higher the tax rate then the people and corporations want to add loopholes.
Adjudication
To come to a judicial decision.
It is in regard to administrative law, the process in which administrative law judge hears and decides issues that arise when an agency chargers a person or firm with violation a law or regulation enforces by the agency.
Apportionment
How the house seats are divided up based on populations.
Distribution of seats.
Attitudinal Model of Judicial Decision making
This is when they are making policy and not law.
This is a balance of personal and policy preference.
The outcome of this is based on attitude and political preference so the outcome can be predicted.
Writ of Certiorari
 An order by a higher court directing a lower court, tribunal, or public authority to send the record in a given case for review.
Agenda Setting.
Concurring Opinion
 A statement given by the judge or justice who agree with the court’s decision but for a different reason than the majority.
Constitutional Law vs. Statutory Law
Constitutional law is when the law is based on the constitution.
Statutory is when it is enacted by the legislators.
Delegate/Trustee/Politico
Trustee is a representative that severs a broad interest of the entire society, and not just the narrow interest of his or her constituents. Act off of consciences and national needs not just what your people want. What you think is best.
Delegate is when they hold the view of their constituents regardless of what their own opinion is. Do what will make the people you represent happy.
Politico is when they take a trustee on some issues and delegate on another. It is a combination.
Dissenting Opinion
 A statement by 1 judge or more that disagrees with the court's choice.
Executive Departments
State
Defense
Treasury
Justice
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
Health and Human Services
Housing and urban development
Transportation
Energy
Education
Veteran Affairs
Homeland Security
Filibuster
The senate tradition for unlimited debate undertaken for the purpose of preventing action on a bill.
Cloture of Filibuster
Cloture can be invoked w/ two-thirds vote
Fiscal Policy
 The use of changes in the government expendatures and taxes to alter national economic variables.
The government takes actions to help the people in one way or another (taxing and spending).
Geographic vs. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Geographic is when it is divided up by geographic location.
Subject Matter has to do with whether it is civil or criminal law.
Gerrymandering
This is when one draws district lines so it favors one group.