Government Vocabulary

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The body of people entitled or allowed to vote.

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Electorate

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The framework of a nation (highways, roads, water systems, parks) provided by the government and needed for operation of society

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Infrastructure

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A regular election in which voters elect officeholders with one candidate from each political party, unless nonpartisan.

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General Election

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A person who believes government power, particularly in the economy, should be limited.

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Conservative

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A person whose views favor more government involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, & increased government spending

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Liberal

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Organized groups that attempt to influence the government by electing their members to important government offices.

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Political Party

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Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law. The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources.

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Constitutionalism

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Supreme power or authority

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Sovereignty

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A group of people appointed for a specific function, typically consisting of members of a larger group.

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Committee

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The powers explicitly granted to a President or Governor according to the constitution, such as being able to veto legislation and to appoint heads of state agencies.

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Formal Powers