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United States Government syllabus: This knowledge area encompasses a general understanding of the composition and functioning of the federal government, the Constitution and its history, the structure of Congress and its role in foreign affairs, as well as the United States political system and its role in governmental structure, formulation of government policies, and foreign affairs.

Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) Review: US Government

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1. search warrant

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).Periods during which a sharp, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties. The issues that separate the two parties change, and so the kinds of voters supporting each party change. (Ch. 7)

2. Rules committee

Periods during which a sharp, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties. The issues that separate the two parties change, and so the kinds of voters supporting each party change. (Ch. 7)'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.

3. Disengagement

4. Critical or realigning periods

'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Periods during which a sharp, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one or both parties. The issues that separate the two parties change, and so the kinds of voters supporting each party change. (Ch. 7)Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

5. cooperative federalism

'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Preeminent form of US federalism. (Marble cake analogy) National and state governments share many powers.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.

6. Public opinion polls

Scientific surveys aimed at gauging public preference of candidates and issues.One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'

7. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.An organization that promotes the rights and welfare of black people. The NAACP is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States, founded in 1909. Among the NAACPâ€™s achievements was a lawsuit that resulted in the Supreme Courtâ€™s landmark decision in Brown versus Board of Education, in 1954, which declared the segregation of public schools unconstitutional. (See also W. E. B. DuBois and separate but equal.)'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

8. Political machine

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.A party organization that recruits its members by dispensing patronage--tangible incentives such as money, political jobs, or an opportunity to get favors from government--and that is characterized by a high degree of leadership control over member activity. (Ch. 7)'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

9. interest group

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Political group organized around a particular political goal or philosophy. Attempt to influence public poicy through political action and donations to sympathetic candidates.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

10. Advise and consent

Power of the Senate regarding presidential appointments.One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

11. Blanket Primary

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.A primary in which voters may cast ballots in either party's primary (but not both) on an office-by-office basis'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

12. Press secretary

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Key White House staff position; the press secretary meets with the White House press corps.

13. Gridlock

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).Describes peoples' perception that Congress and the president are in a state of disagreement that results in little legislation passing.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'

14. Consent of the governed

15. judicial branch

Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).The court systems of local, state, and federal governments, responsible for interpreting the laws passed by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch. These courts try criminal cases (in which a law may have been violated) or civil cases (disputes between parties over rights or responsibilities). The courts attempt to resolve conflicts impartially in order to protect the individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution, within the bounds of justice, as defined by the entire body of U.S. law. Some courts try only original cases, whereas others act as courts of appeals. The ultimate court of appeals is the Supreme Court. On the federal level, the system of checks and balances empowers Congress to create federal courts, and all federal judges must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The courts may exercise the powers of judicial review and injunction.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.

16. independent expenditures

'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).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 candidatesOne of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.

17. Interest group politics

18. dark horse

19. Political consultant

'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Person who specializes in running a political campaign. James Carville and Karl Rove are examples of political consultants.One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

20. GOP

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).Abbreviation of Grand Old Party, a nickname for the Republican party in the United States'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'

21. gay rights

The movement for civil rights for homosexuals. It originated after a police raid on a gay bar in New York City in 1969, which triggered a riot and launched the grassroots reform movement seeking to end social and legal discrimination against gays. (See Stonewall Riot.)Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.

22. A2, Section 3 Constitution

23. Plurality

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).Winning number of votes received in a race containing more than two candidates but which is not more than half of the total votes cast.

24. Voting-age population

'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).The citizens who are eligible to vote after reaching a minimum age requirement. In the United States a citizen must be at least eighteen years old in order to vote. (Ch. 6)

25. gunboat diplomacy

One of the most important committees of the House of Representatives; its function is to create specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full House.'A view that U.S. involvement in Vietnam had led to a military defeat and political disaster and that further similar involvements should be avoided. Also known as ''new isolationism.'' See also Isolationism; Containment (Ch. 20)'A policy toward a foreign country that depends on the use, or threat of the use, of arms. (See big stick diplomacy.)Document issued by the courts to allow the police to search private property. TO obatain this, the police must go before a judge and explain (1) where the want to search, and (2) what they are looking for. This also limits where the police may search and what they may take as evidence (Fourth Amendment).

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