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civil rights
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the rights of the citizen
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discrimination
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unfair and less equal treatment of a particular group
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affirmative action
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programs to help minority groups and women gain access to jobs and opportunities
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segregation
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separation of people b/c of race or ethnic religion
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duties
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things we are required to do
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responsibilies
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obligations people fulfill voluntarily
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toleration
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respect and acceptanceof people of a different race, religion, or lifestyle (diversity)
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community
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a group of people who share the same interests and concerns
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public
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pertaining to the people in a community, or for the use of all
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electorate
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the people who are eligible to vote in an election
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literacy test
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a test to prove that the voter can read and write and understand public values
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apathy
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lack of interest
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caucus
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meeting of political party members to conduct party business
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primary elections
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an election in which party memebers choose candidates to run for office
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propaganda
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techniques used to promote a particular person or idea
NOT ALWAYS TRUE |
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canvassing
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going through neighborhoods asking for votes or taking public opinion polls
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PAC
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Political Action Committee
organization organized to established to raise money to support an issue or candidate |
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polling place
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a place where votes are cast
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popular vote
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votes cast directly by the people
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electoral vote
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votes cast by members or the elctoral college
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initiative
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proceedure by which citizens can propose laws through use of a petition
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proposition
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petition asking for new law
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referendum
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an election in which voters can approve or reject a local or state law (legislature to the people)
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recall
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an election in which voters can remove a public official from office
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public opinion
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the attitudes of a large group of people on a particular issue or person
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mass media
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sources of news information that are widely distributed, including television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
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interest group
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(want your vote)
people w/ similar point of view who work together to promote that point of view |
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What are four duties of american citizens?
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obey laws
pay taxes defend the nation serve in court attend school |
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What are the responsibilities of american citizens?
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be informed and vote
participate in community & gov't respect rights and property of others respect different opinions and ways of life |
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What responsibilites do citizens have in preparing to vote?
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registering, being informed about candidates and issues involved in elections
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Who votes in a typical presidential election and what are three reasons why some people do not vote?
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electorates, usually 50% of population don't vote b/c not allowed, recently moved, ill, away from home, forget, too complicated to register, APATHY
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What factors are important in affecting public opinion?
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age, gender, income, hobbies, race, religion, occupation, economic situation, mass media, public officials and interest groups
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