Unit 2 (Part 2) Vocab Flashcard

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Right to vote?

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suffrage

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People not affiliated with Republicans or Democrats are known as ____________?

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Independents

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Gerrymandering:

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Redrawing electoral district lines to dilute the voting power of a specific racial or political group.

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Process of acquiring political beliefs

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political socialization

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Closed meeting of a political party?

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caucus

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Why is the presidential nominating convention more of a formality today?

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Voters have already selected their nominee in caucuses or primaries.

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Election determining Congress power balance?

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Midterm

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435 members elected for 2-year terms

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House of Representatives

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Court case establishing judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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100 members, equal representation

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Senate