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11 Cards in this Set
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When losers in the political game continue to support the system even when the system is against their ideology.
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Loyal Opposition
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Political party founded by Hamilton and Adams that envisioned a great Western empire with a strong federal government and a broad interpretation of Constitutional powers.
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Federalist Party
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Political party led by Jefferson and Madison that championed a society of self-reliant individuals to protect rights, a smaller federal government, and a narrow and strict interpretation of Constitution.
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Democratic-Republican Party
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Giving consent to a provision or law the first time, such as ratification of the Constitution.
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Original Consent
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Giving continuing consent at certain intervals (through means such as elections) to a provision or law to which original consent has already been given.
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Periodic Consent
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When the selection of government officials is distanced from direct election by the people in order to protect against mob rule and public whim. Filters include indirect election, time between elections, and size of representative regions.
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Filtered Consent
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The group of electors selected by the people who are responsible for selection of the president.
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Electoral College
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Receiving more than 50% of the vote.
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Majority
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Receiving the largest percentage of the vote.
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Plurality
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Representational structure where each geographical region elects its one representative independent of outcomes in other regions.
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Single Representative Districts
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Party representation in the legislative body is closely tied to the national or regional vote of that party.
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Proportional Representation
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