The Political Process

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any political party in a two party system besides the two major ones

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third party

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a single political party controls government

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one party system

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the body of people entitled to vote

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electorate

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the continuum of social and political beliefs that stretches from conservative on the right to liberal on the left

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political spectrum

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contacting a public official to persuade the official to support the groups interests is called ________.

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lobbying

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an association of people who hold similar views or goals

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special interest group

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the group of people who take part in the poll

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sample

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a survey of people scientifically selected to provide opinions about something

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poll

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statements meant to influence public opinion or promote a cause of viewpoint

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propaganda

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means of communication that provide info to a large audience is called __________.

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mass media