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Domestic Policy

Policy that is Domestic

TermDefinition
Domestic Policy Administrative decisions that are directly related to all issues and activity within a nation's borders.
LBJ's "War on Crime" A turn towards federal involvement in the fight against crime.
Gun Control The set of laws or policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians.
Federal spending on crime initiatives (officers, prisons)
Harsher punishments (federal crimes)
Three strikes law Criminal statutes that mandate increased sentences for repeat offenders, usually after three serious crimes.
"War on Drugs" The government's attempt to discourage the production, distribution, and consumption of drugs they determined to be illegal.
Brown v Board A landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
State Government's role in Education State gov's role is maintenance and operation, as well as involvement in the establishment, selection, and regulation of curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials in their schools.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Funded primary and secondary education, and emphasizes equal access to education and established high standards and accountability.
Department of Education Establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress.
School Vouchers A government-funded voucher redeemable for tuition fees at a school other than the public school that a student could attend free.
No Child Left Behind States lose funding if they are not able to meet the federal governments standards for education. Including the standardized tests, and boosting performance of english-learners, the poor and minorities, and students in special education.
Renewable resources Resources which can be used repeatedly because it is replaced naturally. Examples are: oxygen, fresh water, solar energy, timber, and biomass.
Global Warming
Toxic Waste Disposal (Superfund) Federal government program designed to fund the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment., the agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It also has the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing national standards.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Required document describing the positive and negative environmental effects of a proposed action, and it usually also lists one or more alternative actions that may be chosen instead of the action described in the EIS.
Clean Air Act (1970) This legislation authorized the development of comprehensive federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary (industrial) sources and mobile sources.
Water Pollution Control Act (1972) Established the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters and gave EPA the authority to implement pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards for industry.
Endangered Species Act (1973) Conservation of species that are endangered or threatened throughout all or a significant portion of their range, and the conservation of the ecosystems on which they depend.
Medicare Federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Medicaid Health care program that assists low-income families or individuals in paying for long-term medical and custodial care costs.
Veteran Administration (VA) A government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Clinton's health care proposals
Obama-care
Social Welfare Origins (New Deal)
Social Security Act
LBJ's Great Society
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
Temporary Assistant for Needy Families (TANF)
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