Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Stephanie RandomYWPA

Stephanie Random Vocab

QuestionAnswer
AARP An extremely powerful interest group, with membership of more than thirty-five million senior citizens. It represents close to one-fifth of the nation's older population.
Anti-Federalists The faction opposed to the ratification of the Constitution.
Cabinet Departments Collectively, the fifteen executive departments that administer the policies of the federal government.
Common Law Judge-made law; those rules that have been created by judges through their decisions in numerous cases.
Détente A relaxation tensions between the United states and the Soviet Union that occurred in the mid-1970's.
Era of Good Feeling A period of one-party rule symbolized by James Monroe's near-unanimous election in 1820.
Executive Agreement A presidential agreement with another head of state. It has the power of law but does not require senate approval.
Exit Polls Polls that are based on questioning individuals after they have left voting booths on election day. The responses can allow TV networks to make early predictions regarding candidate winners or losers.
Fluidity The idea that public opinion can change very quickly, sometimes overnight.
Grand Old Party (GOP) A nickname for the Republican party.
Gross National Debt The sum of all annual federal deficits.
Justiciable The idea that conflicts must be resolved by the courts.
Lobbyist A paid representative of an interest group who tries to influence the policy decisions and views of public official.
Minor Political Party A political party that for some reasons of ideology, economic protest, issues or factionalism challenges the two major parties.
Petit Jury A jury that decides upon the ultimate innocence or guilt of an individual.
Public Agenda The list of those issues publicized heavily by the media in order to attract the attention of the public.
Regressive Tax A tax that disproportionately affects lower-income taxpayers, such as sales tax.
Straight-Party Ticket A phenomenon in which voters select all of their candidates from one party.
Umbrella Parties The idea that both major parties accept members from nearly all groups and social classes in America. By clinging to the political center, they maximize their voting appeal.
Created by: YWPA Government
Popular American Government sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards