Ap Gov Random Terms

A collection of random Ap Gov vocab terms, stolen from flashcards I made a very long time ago to study for the test.

Iowa Caucus

The first Caucus in the presidential election, usually very influencial.

Open Primary

A primary election where voters can vote for either party.

Free-rider problem

Issue presented by people receiving benefits from special interest groups without participating.

Sound bite

A small clip from an interview.

Narrowcasting

A channel which has a specific interest or target audience

Investigative Journalism

Journalism which goes into the personal lives and scandals of politicans.

Press conference

A meeting between the president and the white house.

Supremacy Clause

The federal government is supreme over state and local governments, federal laws trump all.

Full Faith and Credit Clause

A clause in the constitution which mandates that states respect each others laws. For example: A driver's license valid in one state is valid in all others.

Vice president

Tie breaker in the senate

Incumbent

Candidate who is seeking reelection.