Topic 11 Vocab (Political Parties)

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Group seeking to control government via elections and public office.

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Political Party

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In American politics, the Republican and Democratic parties.

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Major parties

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Govt action based on firm allegiance to a political party

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PARTISANSHIP

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In American politics, the party controlling the executive branch.

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PARTY IN POWER

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Political party with limited support

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MINOR PARTY

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A political system dominated by two major parties

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TWO-PARTY SYSTEM

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Electoral district where one person is chosen by voters for each office.

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SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICT

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Votes leading candidate has over the next highest candidate in an election.

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PLURALITY

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SUPPORTED BY TWO PARTIES

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BIPARTISAN

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A political system with only one party.

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ONE-PARTY SYSTEM