Government Glossary: Part 1

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What is a budget surplus?

The amount by which government revenues are more than government spending during a specified period (correct)

The amount by which total government spending is more than government income during a specified period

When a government spends exactly as much as it takes in

An annual proposal that outlines anticipated Federal revenue and designates program expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year

What does the term 'Amendment' refer to?

An organized effort to win an election

The ability of the government to exercise power without resorting to violence

A proposal to change, or an actual change to, a given piece of legislation (correct)

An administrative way of organizing large numbers of people to work together

What is the role of a 'Chairperson' in the context of the text?

Member of the majority party who presides over the work of a committee (correct)

A person who seeks, or who has been suggested for an office or award

An annual proposal that outlines anticipated Federal revenue and designates program expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year

The amount by which total government spending is more than government income during a specified period

What is the definition of 'Bureaucracy'?

An administrative way of organizing large numbers of people to work together; usually relies on specialization, hierarchy, and standard operating procedure Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Authority' refer to?

The ability of the government to exercise power without resorting to violence Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Campaign' in the context of the text?

(noun) An organized effort to win an election Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'delegate' in the context of political parties?

A representative chosen to vote for a specific candidate at a national convention Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deterrence' refer to in international relations?

Threatening to use military force to prevent another state from taking a particular course of action Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'dictatorship' government?

An absolute government where one person holds all the power for self-interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of 'diplomacy' in international relations?

Negotiating and dealing with other nations to achieve goals without force Signup and view all the answers

What is 'economic growth'?

The expansion of the economy, leading to the creation of more jobs and more wealth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'equality of opportunity' aim to achieve?

Giving everyone the same chances to compete and achieve based on their talent Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'fiscal year' as used in government accounting?

A twelve-month period used for accounting and budget purposes by the government Signup and view all the answers

What does 'globalization' refer to?

The breakdown of state borders and the rise of international and global organizations and governments Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'interest group' focused on?

Protecting and promoting a common interest by influencing the government Signup and view all the answers

What is 'international law' primarily composed of?

Set of agreements, traditions, and norms built up over time that restricts what states can do Signup and view all the answers

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