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Ch 2: Political Parties Sec 1 : Types of Political Parties & Sec 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| candidate | a person who is running for office |
| independent | a candidate who is not part of any party |
| multi party system | three or more political parties try to control the government |
| one-party system | one political party controls the government and no other parties are allowed |
| political party | a group that tries to control the government by winning elections and holding public office |
| third party | any political party that is not one of the two major parties |
| two-party system | two major political parties try to control the government |
| precinct | the smallest type of voting district |
| campaign | candidates work to win the votes of the people |
| ward | a small part of a city, made up of precincts |