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Unit 3 AP gov

QuestionAnswer
Linkage Organizations Links people with the government
Third Parties represents specific political issues
Divided Government One house controls the white house, the other controls congress
Realignment Change in the core beliefs of a party
Dealignment When people leave a party and become independent
Electoral College Way of electing the president, must get 270 to win
15th amendment people of all races can vote
17th amendment Senators must be voted on
19th amendment Women are allowed to vote
23rd amendment DC gains 3 electoral votes
24th amendment Eliminates poll tax
26th amendment Citizens 18 or older are allowed to vote
Interest Group A group of people with the same goal attempting to influence the government
Political Action Committee (PAC) Financial part of interest groups
Iron Triangle Connection between interest groups, congress, and agencies
Revolving door retired government officials work as lobbyists
Lobbying Activities aimed towards influencing legislators and public opinion
Horse Race Journalism focusing on the candidate who is doing the most well at the particular moment
Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) Limits how much money interest groups can spend on a candidate or party
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