Civics - Ch 9 Terms Review Flashcards

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What is an association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office?

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Political party

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Two-Party System

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A system of government in which two parties compete for power.

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What is a party that challenges the two major parties called?

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third party

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What is a platform in government?

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A platform in government is a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.

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In government, what is a plank?

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A plank is each individual part of a political party's platform.

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What is the National Committee?

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Representatives from the 50 state party organizations who run a political party.

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An individual who is elected by the national committee who manages the daily operations of the national party.

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National Party Chairperson

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What is a delegate?

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A delegate is a representative at a meeting.

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Caucus

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A caucus is a meeting of political party members to conduct party business.

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A geographic area that contains a specific number of voters.

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Precinct