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Political Party |
A group of people organized to influence government through winning elections and setting public policy. |
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Democratic Party
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A major political party that tends to hold more liberal views. Members tend to be laborers, minorities and women.
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Republican Party
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A major political party that tends to hold more conservative views. Members tend to be more affluent, white, and male.
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third party
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Minor political parties formed by people frustrated by status quo to express their opinion in constructive ways.
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interest group
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A private organization of like-minded people whose goal is to influence and shape public policy.
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conservative
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A person expressing political views that generally favor traditional values, the status quo, and the idea that the government should stay out of the affairs of private citizens.
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liberal
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A person expressing political views or policies that favor the use of governmental power to promote individual liberties and social progress towards the future.
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partisanship
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Supporting a group, party or cause.
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lobbying
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A organized process in which an individual or group tries to influence legislation or policy.
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suffrage
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The right or privilege of voting.
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incumbent
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A person currently holding a political office or position.
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Political Action Committees (PAC)
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A political arm of an interest group set up to contribute to political campaigns.
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platform
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A political party’s statement of principles and objectives. The specific objectives or legislative proposals are known as planks.
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primary
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a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
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caucus
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A meeting of leaders of a political party to select candidates. In a congressional caucus, legislators meet to decide party strategies and conduct party business.
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general election
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A regularly scheduled election in which all voters select the winners for each office.
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precinct
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An election district of a city or town, often the smallest voting district.
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initiative
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The processes by which citizens can propose a law or state constitutional amendment to be voted upon in an election.
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referendum
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The processes by which a proposed public measure is voted upon.
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voter apathy |
absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting |
