Unit 8,9, and 10 vocab

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List of candidates you vote for

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ballot

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Procedure for citizens to propose laws or amendments

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initiative

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Group sharing a viewpoint to promote beliefs

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interest group

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Written untruths harmful to reputation

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libel

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A representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers to influence policy.

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lobbyist

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Evil intent

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Malice

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Mechanism of mass communication: TV, radio, Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, recordings, movies.

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mass media

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Free from party ties or bias

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non-partisan

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Party's principles and positions on election issues

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platform

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Political organization by a corporation or union to support candidates with money.

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political action committee (PAC)