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OCS Civics: M3 L1
Term | Definition |
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Political Party | A group of individuals with common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, and conduct government so they can determine public policy |
Democratic Party | A major party in the United States that has liberal views |
Republican Party | A major party in the United States that has conservative views |
Third Parties | Minor parties that usually do not win elections but that may influence public policy |
Two-Party System | When two main parties have the power to conduct government |
Liberal | A set of beliefs that supports a larger role for the federal government, more social programs funded by the government, and more government regulation of the economy |
Conservative | A set of beliefs that supports more traditional moral or religious values, more power for state governments, and a limited role for federal government in the economy |
Platform | A political Party's beliefs or positions on public issues |
Plank | A political party's goal or objective on a specific public policy issue |
Candidate | Someone who runs for a political office |