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Chapter 2
Political Parties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Candidate | a person who is running for office |
| Independent | a candidate who is not part of any party |
| Multiparty 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 |
| Campaign | 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 |