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Election (Civics)

Election vocab for civics

TermDefinition
Lobbying To conduct activities in order to influence public officials
Party Platform A document stating the aims and goals of a political party
Interest group People who are concerned with some particular issue or part of the government and who try to influence legislators or to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group
Propaganda The method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
Bias A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
Bipartisanship Relating to or involving members of two political parties
Democratic Party A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need
Republican Party A political party that believes that the federal government should play a small role in people's lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending
Political Action Committee An independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views
Watchdog A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian
Public Policy Government actions in the form of laws
Media Can refer to various means of communication. Such as, television, radio, newspapers and the Internet (web) are different types of media. Another use is in the term being used as a collective noun for the press or news reporting agencies.
Created by: Peter.Lettner
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