Political Systems and Elections Flashcard

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What is a political party?

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A group of people with similar views on public matters

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Nominate

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To select a candidate to run for a political office

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What is a candidate?

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A person who runs for a government office

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What is the political spectrum?

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The range of differences in views between political parties

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What is a two-party system?

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Government dominated by two main political parties

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What is a multiparty system?

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Government run by more than two strong political parties

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Coalition

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Parties in a multiparty system working together to run the government

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What is a one-party system?

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Government controlled by a single strong political party

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What are third parties?

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Additional parties in what is normally a two-party system

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What are precincts?

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Districts within which all voters vote at the same location