Q2 Civics Vocab (pt2) (24-25)

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a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office

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Political Party

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a person hired to influence politicians or political events

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Lobbyist

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a political party that is not the Democrats or Republicans

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3rd Party

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one of the two main political parties in the US; traditionally supports lower taxes and smaller government, supported by wealthy people and businesses

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Republicans

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the statement of policies of a national political party

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Party Platform

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unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something

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Biased

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a group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president

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Electoral College

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the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem

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Public Policy

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a private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns

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PAC (Political Action Committee)

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a group of people with common goals who organize to influence government

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Interest Group