Vocab Week 11
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- the provision of resources by teh federal government in support of the state or local program of governmental services to the public
- federal aid
- federal grants to state and local governments for broadly defined purposes
- block grants
- an electoral process that permits citizens to reject or approve by ballot a measure already passed by a city council or state legislature
- referendum
- federal policy requiring employment practices which increase employment opportunities for groups typically disadvantaged
- affirmative action
- laws based on the concept that public business should be conducted so the public's right to know is protected, and that open meetings should be allowed
- sunshine laws
- representing or supported by the two main political parties
- bipartism
- an open hearing in which an agency presents its requests and responds to recommendations and questions by budget staff members
- budget hearing
- a meeting of members or leaders of a political party the purpose of which is to make plans, choose candidates, or decide how to vote
- caucus
- the relationship between executie, legislative, and judicial branches of the government
- checks and balances
- the philosophy advocating equal treatment for all persona, regardless of sex, race, or nationality
- equal rights
- the deliberate attempt to hinder the passage of legislation by long speeches or other means of delay
- filibuster
- the use of governmental financial powers to influence the nation's economy
- fiscal policy
- the ordinary citizens of a region or state
- grass roots
- the person currently holding an office
- incumbent
- an organized group representing a particular point of view who trys to influence policy decisions
- interest group
- attempts by interest groups to obtain or discourage government actions to the benefit of group members
- lobbying
- the sector of the company comprising governmental operations only
- public sector
- the guarantee that the right of a citizen will be defended regardless of his or her race, color, or sex
- civil rightsq
- the persons having the franchise, i.e., the right to vote elections
- electorate
- the disadvantage position of members of a race, sex, or ethnic class resulting from the application of other than normal means of selection in hiring, promotion, or other personnel procedures
- adverse impact