Elections Vocabulary MMS

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a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

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opinion

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Misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view

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propaganda

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Television, radio, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, recordings, movies

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mass media

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a thing that is known or proved to be true

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fact

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Good or bad feeling about a person/group that affects judgment

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bias

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Belief that government should be small, operating mainly at the state or local level, favors minimal government interference in the economy; right wing

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conservative

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Belief that government should intervene in the economy and provide a broad range of social services to ensure well-being and equality across society; left wing

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liberal

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To have average feelings about political views and opinions; the "political center"

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moderate

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an organized course of action to achieve a goal

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campaign

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To propose or formally enter as a candidate for election

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nominate