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1. Spoils System

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Municipal Corporation Or Municipality That Has Been Chartered By A State To Exercise Certain Defined Powers And Provide Certain Specific Services.

2. Green Party

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Municipal Corporation Or Municipality That Has Been Chartered By A State To Exercise Certain Defined Powers And Provide Certain Specific Services. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

3. John Q. Public

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Municipal Corporation Or Municipality That Has Been Chartered By A State To Exercise Certain Defined Powers And Provide Certain Specific Services. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

4. City

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000A Municipal Corporation Or Municipality That Has Been Chartered By A State To Exercise Certain Defined Powers And Provide Certain Specific Services.

5. How Long Is A US Senator's Term?

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. 6 Years. It Seems More Often Because Elections Are Staggered.A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

6. Brown V. Board Of Education

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. The 1954 Case In Which The Supreme Court Overturned The "Separate But Equal" (Plessy V. Ferguson In 1896) Standard As It Applied To EducationColloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

7. Interest Group Politics

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000The Politics Of Policy-making In Which One Small Group Bears The Costs Of The Policy And Another Small Group Receives The Benefits. Each Group Has An Incentive To Organize And To Press Its Interest. See Also Majoritarian Politics; Client Politics Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

8. Taftian Theory

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Theory That Holds That The President Is Limited By The Specific Grants Of Executive Power Found In The ConstitutionAnother Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

9. Sophomore Surge

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. An Increase In The Votes That Congressional Candidates Usually Get When They First Run For Reelection. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe.

10. Independent Expenditures

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. The Supreme Court Has Ruled That Individuals - Groups - And Parties Can Spend Unlimited Amounts In Campaigns For Or Against Candidates As Long As They Operate Independently From The Candidates

11. Robert's Rules Of Order

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Handbook For Running Meetings Effectively And Efficiently - Based On The Procedures Used In The British Parliament. The Principles Included In The Handbook Are Applicable To Any Decision-making Organization - From Congress To Community Club Committees. The Handbook Sets The Guidelines For Such Issues As Leading Debates; Recognizing Speakers; Defining The Role Of The Chair And Other Officers; Proposing - Seconding - And Voting On Motions; And Writing And Amending Constitutions And Bylaws.Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

12. Conference Committee

Congressional Committee That Includes Representatives Of Both Houses Of Congress. Their Purpose Is To Settle Differences Between The Houes And Senate Versions Of Bills That Have Been Passed By Their Respective Legislatures.A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe.

13. Ratification

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. The Approval From The Legislative Branch Required To Validate Government Agreements. In The United States - Amendments To The Constitution Require The Ratification Of State Legislatures - And International Treaties Require The Ratification Of The Senate.A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

14. Teller Vote

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000A Congressional Voting Procedure In Which Members Pass Between Two Tellers - The "Yeas" First And Then The "Nays." Since 1971 The Identities Of Members In A Teller Vote Can Be "Recorded." See Also Voice Vote; Division Vote; Roll-call Vote Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

15. Attentive Public

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Those Citizens Who Follow Public Affairs CarefullyColloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe.

16. On The Record

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Term Applied To Information Gathered For A News Story That Can Be CitedColloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe.

17. Currency Act Of 1764

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Forbade The Colonies To Issue Paper Money. The Colonists Saw The British Government Increasing Its Control Over The Colonies Against The Colonists' Will.Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

18. Pollution Allowances (Or Banks)

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000A Reduction In Pollution Below That Required By Law That Can Be Used To Cover A Future Plant Expansion Or Sold To Another Company Whose Pollution Emissions Are Above The Legal Requirements.

19. Judiciary Committee

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Key Senate Committee That Is Responsible For Recommending Presidential Judicial Appointments To The Full Senate For Approval.A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

20. Writ Of Certiorari

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000A Legal Document Issued By The Supreme Court To Request The Court Transcripts Of A Case - Indicated That The Court Will Review A Lower Court's DecisionAnother Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

21. Sovereign Immunity

A Doctrine That A Citizen Cannot Sue The Government Without Its Consent. By Statute Congress Has Given Its Consent For The Government To Be Sued In Many Cases Involving A Dispute Over A Contract Or Damage Done As A Result Of Negligence. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

22. Enumerated Powers

A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Delegated Powers Of Congress - Including The Power To Collect Taxes - Pay Debts - Provide For The Common Defense And General Welfare - Regulate Commerce Among The States - Coin Money - And Declare War.Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party.

23. Limited Government

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Principle Of Government That States That Government Powers Must Be Confined To Those Allowed It By The Nation's Constitution

24. Federal Election Campaign Acts (Feca)

Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. In 1971 It Set Up Restrictions On The Amount Of Advertising Used By A Candidate - Created Disclosure Of Contributions Over $100 - And Limited The Amount Of Personal Contributions A Candidate Could Make On His Or Her Behalf. In 1974 It Set Up A Federal Election Commission And Established A System Of Federal Matching Funds For Presidential Candidates.

25. Elastic Clause

Another Phrase For Political Patronage--that Is - The Practice Of Giving The Fruits Of A Party's Victory - Such As Jobs And Contracts - To The Loyal Members Of That Party. The Section Of The Constitution That Allows Congress To Pass Laws "Necessary And Proper" To The Performance Of Its Duties. Allows Congress To Stretch Its Pwers Beyond Those That Are Specifically Granted To It.Colloquial Term For Average Citizens And What They Want Or Believe. A Minor Party Dedicated To The Environment - Social Justice - Nonviolence - And A Foreign Policy Of Nonintervention; Ralph Nader Ran As The Green Party's Nominee In 2000

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