CE5 Political Process Vocab

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Group of citizens with similar views on public issues who gather to elect individuals to office

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Political Party

Front

Person running for office

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Candidate

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Party's official stance on major issues

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platform

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A political party that rarely wins big elections and opposes the two major parties.

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Third Party

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Middle of the political spectrum with both liberal and conservative views.

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Moderate

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Favoring one side of an issue while ignoring contrary evidence.

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bias

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All people eligible to vote in an election

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electorate

Front

Forms of communication like newspapers, TV, radio, and magazines that reach millions.

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mass media

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Number of representatives plus senators for a state determines its electoral votes.

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congressional representation

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Choose a candidate for election to represent a party.

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nominating