APGoPo Midterm Vocab

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Proposal by 2/3 Congress & Ratified by 3/4 state legislature

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Amendment process

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Friend of the court brief submitted by interest groups to influence decisions

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amicus curiae

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Declaring someone guilty without a trial

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Bill of attainder

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Federal funds for states with broad usage; more discretion.

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block grants

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Federal funds to states for specific use

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categorical grants

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System for selecting a party candidate where voters meet to discuss preferences.

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caucus

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Limits government power by giving each branch some control over others.

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checks and balances

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Opposing an unjust law by peaceful disobedience and accepting punishment.

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Civil disobedience

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Exempt groups that can receive unlimited donations and spend <1/2 on politics.

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501 c

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Election where only party members vote

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closed primary