Unit 4 Vocab

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Candidate not in major US parties (not Democrat or Republican)

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Third Party Candidate

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Certified representative of a state's electoral vote

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Elector

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Govt decision to relieve legal consequences of a criminal conviction

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Pardon

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An employee exposing illegal activities within an organization

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Whistleblower

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Political party candidate selection for presidential election

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Primary election

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Political party gives jobs to supporters after winning an election.

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Spoils system

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Presidential nominating convention

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Political convention

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Implied presidential power to withhold info on confidential talks or national security from Congress or judiciary.

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Executive privilege

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Ceremony marking the start of a president's term

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Inauguration

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An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation

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Political action committee