Word | Def. |
third party | a minor political party in the United States that chanllenges the two major parties |
platform | a political pariy's statement of its goals and positions on public issues |
candidate | a person seeking an elected government office |
polictal machine | a stong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes |
primary election | an election in whic party members choose candidates to run for office; narrow them down |
propaganda techniques | techniques used to promote a particular person or idea |
mass media | sources of news information that are widely distributed, including television, radio, newspapers and magazines |
lobbyists | a person who tries to persuade government officials to support a particular group or position |
apathy | a lack of interest;don't care |
liberal | one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox, traditional or established forms or ways;liberal |
moderate | avoiding extremes of behavior or expression; not liberal or conservative |
conservative | one who adheres to traditional methods or views; republican |
partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause or person; one exhibiting blind, prejudiced and unreasoning allegiance; know what party |
non-partisan | not having a firm adherence to a party, faction, cause or person; don't know what party |
endorsements | to express support or approval of publicly or definitely; celebrity to vote for a certain candidate |
Democratic Party | more for social programs and spending money |
Republican Party | more traditional; keep things the same |
one-party system | one political party runs the country |
two-party system | two political parties run the country |
multi-party system | many political parties run the country |
general election | people(constituants) vote for a leader |
political action committee | people who have an issue what a person to run who believes in the same issues that they do |
voter registration | when you turn 18 you can register to vote |
board of elections | in charge of elections and makes sure they run smoothly |
polls | where you vote; people call and ask who you plan to vote for |