Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

A _______ is an organization of citizens who wish to influence government by having their members elected to office.

Back

political party

Front

Which party is seen as more liberal? Options: Democrat, Republican

Back

Republican

Front

______ believe in more traditional values.

Back

conservative

Front

A _________ is running for office while a _________ already holds that office.

Back

candidate, incumbent

Front

A party's beliefs can be found on its

Back

platform

Front

A _______ can raise unlimited funds from individuals but cannot coordinate with the candidate.

Back

Super PAC

Front

__________ are independent of the two major parties.

Back

Third Parties

Front

A _______ primary is open to any voter.

Back

open

Front

A _____ primary is open only to a party's voters.

Back

closed

Front

A _______ is a private meeting of a party in which they select their candidate for office.

Back

caucus