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Types of Pol Parties
Groups that try to control the government
Term | Definition |
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candidate | a person who is running for political office |
independent | a candidate who is NOT part of any party |
multiparty system | where 3 OR MORE political parties try to control the government |
one-party system | where ONLY 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 | where TWO MAJOR political parties try to control the government; examples: Republicans and Democrats in the USA |
political party | a group that tries to CONTROL THE GOVERNMENT by 1)winning elections and 2) holding political office like President, Senator, Governor, Mayor |
campaign | where candidates WORK TO WIN the votes of the people |
precinct | the smallest type of VOTING DISTRICT |
ward | a small part of a city made up of precincts |