Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

A _______ is an organization of citizens who wish to influence government by having their members elected to office.

Back

political party

Front

Which party is seen as more liberal?

Back

Republican

Front

Who believe in more traditional values?

Back

conservative

Front

A _________ is running for office while a _________ already holds that office.

Back

candidate, incumbent

Front

A party's beliefs can be found on its

Back

platform

Front

A _______ can raise unlimited funds from individuals but cannot coordinate with the candidate.

Back

Super PAC

Front

__________ are independent of the two major parties.

Back

Third Parties

Front

A _______ primary is open to any voter.

Back

open

Front

A _____ primary is open only to a party's voters.

Back

closed

Front

A _______ is a private meeting of a party in which they select their candidate for office.

Back

caucus