Political Parties and Elections

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It is a group of people organized to participate in elections and hold power in government.

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POLITICAL PARTY

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What type of electoral system the US – Republican vs Democrats?

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TWO-PARTY SYSTEM

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A Political Party is?

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a group of persons who seek to control government by winning elections and holding office.

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People who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing the outcome of elections and legislation are known as what?

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Interest Groups

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How might a political action committee influence government? Options: By reporting court procedures, By making political contributions, By investigating illegal business practices, By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

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By raising funds to broadcast campaign advertisements.

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A political party's label that is not of the two mainstream political parties that run the US government. Represents minority ideas.

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Third Party

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How do the major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates?

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national nominating convention

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An organization that is created to raise and donate money to candidates and political parties is a -

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Political Action Committee (PAC)

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This category represents the largest expense for most political campaigns: salaries, strategies and research, media, fundraising

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media

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This law limits campaign spending and the amount that a person can donate to a candidate.

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Federal Election Campaign Act