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Civics & Economics
Elections, Political Parties, and Pressure Groups
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political Process | Americans put their political ideas to work at all levels of govt. |
| Nominating | To select candidates |
| Officeholders | Men and women that do the governments work for the people |
| Two-party system | Political parties are part of American govt. Two strong parties…Republican and Democratic |
| Liberal | Govt. should do all it can for the people. Favors a larger central government. |
| Conservative | Believe people should take care of themselves and the central government should remain small with more power to the states. |
| Third Parties | Minor political parties in a two-party system |
| Editorial | News article that gives the opinion of editor or publisher |
| Op-ed pieces | The page opposite the Editorial Page…page of special features |
| Issue-oriented | Being aware of the issues facing the US |
| Precinct | An area with definite boundaries-used for election purposes |
| Majority | More than half |
| Public Policy | Laws that promote interests of general public |
| Polling Place | A Place where citizens go to vote |
| Finance | Money of a government, business, group, or individual |
| Primary | Election where voters of various parties choose a candidate to run in the General Election |
| Registrar | An official or keeper of the record |
| Voter Turnout | Number of people that vote in an election |
| Policy Maker | A person that makes rules, regulations, and laws |
| Accountable | Responsible |
| General Election | An election in which the voters elect their leaders |
| Electorate | The “People” who choose the electors |
| Electors | People elected by the voters in Presidential elections as members of the Electoral College |
| Electoral College | Group of electors that cast the official votes that elect the President and the Vice-President |
| Platform | Declaration of principles and policies adopted by a political party |
| Reasoned Choices | Making a choice that is not extreme – justified, moderate |
| Bias | To give a prejudiced outlook |
| Propaganda | Ideas that are spread to influence people |
| Media | TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, books |
| Forum | A public meeting place for discussion |
| Lobbying | Trying to influence policies and decisions |
| Demonstrating | To make clear by reasoning or evidence |
| Interest Group | Groups that promote the interests of the general public |
| Candidates | People who run for election for public office |
| Poll | A survey taken to measure public opinion |
| PACS | The political arms of an interest group that collect voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidates and parties the interest group favors |
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