Civics Unit 5

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These primary elections are ones where you do not need to be affiliated with any party.

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Open primary elections

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This is one of the first elections to take place in primary season

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Iowa Caucus

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True or false: George Washington approved of political parties

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False

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Which of the following were one of the first political parties in the United States?
Options: Republican Party and Democratic Party, Libertarian Party and Socialist Party, Federalist Party and Democratic-Republican Party, Whig Party and Green Party

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Federalist Party and Democratic-Republican Party

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This government body oversees campaign spending

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Federal Election Commission (FEC)

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This type of entity can fundraise unlimited money, but cannot coordinate with a campaign

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Super PAC

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This event signifies the end of the primary election cycle.

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national convention

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These are lawsuits that suit combine plaintiffs with similar circumstances into one court case.

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Class action lawsuits

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Election that is held if there is no clear winner emerges with a majority of the votes from the first primary.

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Runoff election

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Institution that actually elects the President of the United States, created to isolate the Presidency from the will of the people

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Electoral College