Unit 5: Political Participation Vocab Flashcard

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A short radio or video clip lasting approximately 8-10 seconds.

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Sound Bite

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Individuals who provide information and pressure legislators to pass laws that align with a particular agenda.

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Lobbyist

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A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money.

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Political Action Committee (PAC)

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Elections that take placed from January to June of an election year for the purpose of selecting each party’s candidate for the general election.

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Direct Primary

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Voting for a candidate based on the approval of his or her past actions in office.

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Retrospective voting

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This provision stated that the right of citizens to vote may not be denied on account of race or color.

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15th Amendment

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An individual who does not join a group representing his or her interests yet receives the benefit of the group's influence.

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Free Rider

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News coverage that focuses on who is ahead in the polls rather than the issues.

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Horse race journalism

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An electoral system in which all votes are given to the candidate who comes in first in their constituency.

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Winner-Take All System

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Requirement that all eligible citizens vote in elections.

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Compulsory Voting