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20 Cards in this Set
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precinct
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smallest unit of admin. elections
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lobbying
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persuading a public official to support a certain interest
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polotical socialization
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acquire political beliefs
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special interest groups
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organization with common interest. ....
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PAC
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organized to raise & contribute $......
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mass media
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communicating via magazines
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independent candidate
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not associated with any part. party
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absentee
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vote submitted before electiom day
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grass roots
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lowest level of organization or society
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public policy
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actions govern takes for part. issues
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nomination process
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naming candidates for elective office
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public opinion
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views shared by segment of society on issues of interest and concern
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political party
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group organized to win election and influence govern actions
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plurality
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having more votes than opponents
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propaganda
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info shaped by public opinion
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ward
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voting unit made up of several precincts
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caucus
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meeting of party members
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endorse
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publicly support a particular candidate
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electorate
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body of people allowed to vote
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bias
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errors in polling methods lead to incorrect results
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