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domestic policy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| domestic policy | administrative decisions relating to problems or activities in ones own nation. |
| LBJ's "war on crime" | started a new era of law enforcement, turned crime control into a federal priority. |
| gun control | The set of policies that determine production, distribution, and ownership of firearms. Causes great debates between democrats and republicans (democrats preferring more and republicans preferring less). |
| federal spending on crime initiatives (officers, prisons) | According to the U.S. department of justice states spend much more on crime initiatives than the federal government does, and spending is trending upwards for officers and prisons. |
| Harsher punishments (federal crimes) | Harsher punishments are supposed to deter future perpetrators from committing crimes in fear of said punishment. The federal government typically punishes criminals harsher than state governments. |
| three strikes law | greatly increases prison times for persons convicted of a felony who have previously been convicted of two or more serious crimes or felonies. Nearly always leads to a life sentence on the third convicted felony. |
| "war on drugs" | Began with president Richard Nixon, the campaign to slow or eliminate the proliferation of drugs into the country and of their use. Allocated more federal spending to fight drug use and the spread of drugs. |
| Brown V. Board | Landmark supreme court case that declared segregation of public schools to be unconstitutional. |
| State governments role | According to the constitution all powers not directly allocated to the federal government are given to the states. The states are responsible for providing general guidance on educational decisions in the state. |
| Elementary and secondary education act (1965) | Passed by LBJ as part of his war on poverty, funded primary and secondary education and emphasized equal opportunities and equal access. |
| Department of education | founded by Jimmy Carter, establishes policies, administers and enforces laws, and coordinates federal assistance programs. |
| School vouchers | Also called an education voucher, redeemable for tuition fees. |
| No child left behind | Supported standards based education reform, by setting high standards and measurable goals individual progress could be measured. |
| Renewable resources | A resource that can be replaces naturally. EX: oxygen, fresh water, solar energy, wood, etc. |
| Global warming | A gradual increase in the temperature of the world, believed to be caused by the greenhouse effect and the release of CO2 into the air. |
| Toxic waste disposal (Superfund) | A super fund is a government site that has been contaminated with toxic waste and requires long term and extensive help and cleanup. |
| Environmental protection agency (EPA) | Created to protect human health and the environment, they write and enforce laws and regulations based on laws passed by congress. |
| Environmental impact statement (EIS) | A document that lists the effect a proposed activity would have on the environment. |
| Clean air act (1970) | Controls air pollution on a national level, administered by the EPA. |
| Water pollution control act (1972) | Establishes conditions and what is allowed concerning pollutants in water. Supposed to restore and maintain the biological, chemical, and physical integrity of the water. |
| Endangered species act (1973) | Aims to protect and conserve endangered and threatened species as well as their habitats. It sets domestic and international legislation. |
| Medicare | federal health insurance for those 65 and older (or if you have a severe disability) regardless of income. |
| medicaid | State and federal health insurance for those with very low incomes. |
| veterans administration (VA) | Provides patient care, veteran's benefits, and other services to veterans and their families. |
| Food and drug administration (FDA) | Protects and promotes public health by ensuring food and drug safety, controlling tobacco products, vaccines, etc. |
| Clinton's healthcare proposals | devised in 1993, was supposed to come up with a plan to provide universal healthcare for all Americans. Mandated that employers provide healthcare for all employees. |
| Obama-care | Affordable care act, designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, and lower the uninsured rate. Issued mandates, subsidies and exchanges with new regulations. |
| Social welfare origins (New Deal) | Series of programs issued to improve the lives of many people after the great depression, most notably was social security. |
| Social security act | A system of federal old age benefits, required states to make more adequate provisions for the old, crippled, disabled, and poor. Was meant to raise revenue. |
| LBJ's Great society | A set of domestic programs meant to eliminate poverty and social injustice. Addressed many things including education, medical care, urban problems, etc. |
| Aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) | Federal assistance program created by the social security act, it provided financial assistance to very low income families with children. |
| Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) | Provides temporary assistance to pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. Money to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, etc. |
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