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Chp 10 ap gov vocab
cases and legilation included
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mass media | Means of communication that are reaching the public, including newspapers and magazines, radio, television (broadcast, cable, and satellite), films, recordings, books, and electronic communication. |
| News media | Media that emphasize the news. |
| Horse race | A close contest; by extension, any contest in which the focus is on who is ahead and by how much rather than on substantive differences between the candidates. |
| Faction | A term the founders used to refer to political parties and special interests or interest groups. |
| Movement | A large body of people interested in a common issue, idea, or concern that is of continuing significance and who are willing to take action. Movements seek to change attitudes or institutions, not just policies. |
| Interest group | A collection of people who share a common interest or attitude and seek to influence government for specific ends. Interest groups usually work within the framework of government and try to achieve their goals through tactics such as lobbying. |
| Open shop | A company with a labor agreement under which union membership CANNOT be required as a condition of employment. |
| Closed shop | A company with a labor agreement under which union membership CAN be a condition of employment. |
| Free rider | An individual who does not to join a group representing his or her interests yet receives the benefit of the group’s influence. |
| Political action committee (PAC) | The political arm of an interest group that is legally entitled to raise funds on a voluntary basis from members, stockholders, or employees to contribute funds to candidates or political parties. |
| Lobbying | Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials, especially legislators, and the policies they enact. |
| Lobbyist | 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. |
| Revolving door | Employment cycle in which individuals who work for governmental agencies that regulate interests eventually end up working for interest groups or businesses with the same policy concern. |
| Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (2002) | Banned soft money, restored prohibition on corporations and labor unions for using funds for electoral purposes. |
| Federal Election Campaign Act (1971) | Limited amounts fed. candidates could spend on advertising. Required disclosure of sources and how they're spent. |
| Buckley V. Valeo (1976) | Supreme court struck down FERA that limited contribution to own campaign and "issue ads" are allowed under free speech |
| Colorado Republican Campaign Committee V. FEC (1996) | SOL |
| McConnell V. Federal Election Commission | Individuals are free to spend unlimited amount on their own campaign |
| Citizens United V. FEC | Hillary: the Movie, wanted to run commercials while campaign was happening |
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