Groups that seek to influence government policy by winning elections

A political system in which two major parties dominate elections.

Political parties other than the two major parties that can introduce new issues and influence election outcomes.

One of the two major U.S. political parties; generally considered more liberal.

One of the two major U.S. political parties; generally considered more conservative and supportive of less government involvement.

political socialization

The process by which people develop their political beliefs, attitudes, and values.

Elections used by political parties to help choose their candidates for the general election.

Elections held halfway through a president's four-year term.

The election in which voters choose among the candidates nominated by the political parties.

The system used to formally elect the U.S. president; a candidate needs a majority of electoral votes to win.

The official population count conducted every 10 years; population affects representation and electoral votes.

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)

A federal law that placed additional restrictions on campaign financing and political spending.

An organized group that tries to influence government policies or elections based on shared interests.

The beliefs and attitudes that citizens have about political issues, leaders, and government.

A survey used to measure what people think about political issues, candidates, or government.

Taking part in government and community life through activities such as voting, staying informed, volunteering, or contacting government officials.

A statement expressing loyalty to the United States and its flag.

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U4-Parties/Elections

Term	Definition
political parties	Groups that seek to influence government policy by winning elections
Two-party system	A political system in which two major parties dominate elections.
Third parties	Political parties other than the two major parties that can introduce new issues and influence election outcomes.
Democrats	One of the two major U.S. political parties; generally considered more liberal.
Republicans	One of the two major U.S. political parties; generally considered more conservative and supportive of less government involvement.
political socialization	The process by which people develop their political beliefs, attitudes, and values.
Primaries	Elections used by political parties to help choose their candidates for the general election.
Midterms	Elections held halfway through a president's four-year term.
General Election	The election in which voters choose among the candidates nominated by the political parties.
Electoral College	The system used to formally elect the U.S. president; a candidate needs a majority of electoral votes to win.
Census	The official population count conducted every 10 years; population affects representation and electoral votes.
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)	A federal law that placed additional restrictions on campaign financing and political spending.
Interest Groups	An organized group that tries to influence government policies or elections based on shared interests.
Public Opinion	The beliefs and attitudes that citizens have about political issues, leaders, and government.
Public Opinion Poll	A survey used to measure what people think about political issues, candidates, or government.
Civic Participation	Taking part in government and community life through activities such as voting, staying informed, volunteering, or contacting government officials.
Pledge of Allegiance	A statement expressing loyalty to the United States and its flag.

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