AP Gov Ch. 13 Vocab

the different ways in which individuals take action to shape the laws and policies of a government

An organization that raises money to elect and defeat candidates and may donate money directly to a candidate's campaign, subject to limits

channels that connect individuals with government, including elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media.

the joining of individuals seeking social or political change with the goal of placing issues on the policy agenda

the right to vote

allows those eighteen years old and older to vote

prohibits Congress and the states form imposing poll taxes as a condition for voting in federal elections

a payment required by a state or federal government before a citizen is allowed to vote

the number of eligible voters who participate in an election as a percentage of the total number of eligible voters

measurable characteristics of a population, such as economic status, education, age, race or ethnicity, and gender.