Vocabulary and Political Parties Review

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A person who believes that limited government is best with little oversight of businesses plus strong support for traditional lifestyle choices

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Conservative

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To officially put forth a candidate to run for political office

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Nominate

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An organization of citizens that tries to get its members elected to public office and influence public policies and laws.

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Political Party

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A large group of people who are entitled to vote

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Electorate

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A document on which a voter will choose a candidate for election.

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Ballot

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The organized effort by a candidate to win support in an election; the act of seeking support in an election

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Campaign

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In politics, people who fall in the middle range of the liberal-conservative split

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Moderate

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The imaginary line stretching from liberal (left wing) to conservative (right wing) along which political views can be placed

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Political Spectrum

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A person who believes that government action is the best way to achieve equal opportunity, protect civil rights, and help those in need

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Liberal

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The official statement of a political party's view or position on various public issues.

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