Political Parties

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This is an organization that seeks to achieve power by electing its members to public office.

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Political Party

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This is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It is the more conservative party.

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The Republican Party

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This is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It is the more liberal party.

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Democratic Party

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In the United States, we have a ________ system.

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Two-Party

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What is a political system in which two political parties dominate the electoral process and control the government?

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Two-Party System

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Is it possible for a country to be a two-party system, even if there are other, smaller, third parties?

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Yes, because "two-party" refers to the two major political parties. Other third parties can still exist.

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This is a plan of action initiated by the government to achieve a stated goal:

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Public Policy

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This is a nation in which power rests with the citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives:

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A Republic

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A body of electors from each state who cast votes to elect the president and vice president.

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Electoral College

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This is a meeting of party members to choose party officials (leaders) or nominees to elect to office.

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