Political Parties, Elections, Voting

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a process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot.

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Initiative

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A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs

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Interest Groups

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made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy.

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Political Party

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a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen.

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Primary

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Someone with a left leaning ideology

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Liberal

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are a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs and positions on election issues.

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Party Platform

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where any registered voter can vote (can only vote for candidates of only one party)

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Open Primary

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issues considered most significant by government officials.

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Public Agenda

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Every four years, voters elect a group of electors whose only purpose is to elect the president and vice president.

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Electoral College

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representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making.

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Lobbyists