CLEP American Government
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Regressive taxation
The appropriation of federal funds by member of Congress for projects that serve the interests of their home distrust or states Legislation giving benefits to constituents through sometimes unnecessary of unwise projects within a state or district, to enhance a memeber's chance of reelection
These voters are registered as a party member but only participate by voting in primary and general elections. Tend to vote straight-party ticket and follow the leads of local party officials.
A system whereby lower-wage earners pay oat of the Social Security taxes because payroll taxes are not levied against high-wage earners or investment earnings, typically accrued by the wealthy
Instead of primaries Locals select delegates to county meetings, and delegates back a certain candidate; the delegates then select delegates to represent them at a higher level... and the nominee with the most delegates wins.