SS.7.CG.2.7 Vocabulary

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Libertarian Party

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A political party that believes in individual freedom and the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom.

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Party platform

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A document stating the aims and goals of a political party.

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Political party

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An organization that seeks to gain political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can be reflected in public policies.

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Republican Party

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A political party that believes that the federal government should play a small role in people's lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending. This party is said to have views that are more conservative.

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bias

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A preference, opinion, or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

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candidate

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A person running for political office.

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Communist Party

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A political party that believes the government should control all production and distribution of goods and working people should control their own lives and destinies.

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Democratic Party

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A political party that believes the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need. This party is said to have views that are more liberal.

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Socialist Party

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A political party that believes people should own and control industry through democratically controlled public agencies, cooperatives, or other collective groups.

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Society

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A body of individuals living as members of a community.