Unit 5 Vocabulary

A group of representatives from each state who formally elect the president and vice president of the United States based on the votes cast by citizens in each state.

• Electoral College

• Primary Elections

• Political Socialization

• Political Ideology

A system of government where tasks are carried out by departments and agencies staffed with non-elected officials who follow specific rules and procedures.

• Bureaucracy

• Electoral College

• Political Socialization

• Political Ideology

The process by which people learn and develop their political beliefs, values, and attitudes often influenced by family, friends, media and education.

• Political Socialization

• Electoral College

• Political Ideology

• Bureaucracy

A set of beliefs and values about how the government should work and what policies it should support.

• Electoral College

• Political Socialization

• Demographics

• Political Ideology

Characteristics of a population (age, race, gender, income) that are studied to understand trends and make decisions in politics and society.

• Democratic Party

• Demographics

• Public Policy

• Republican Party

A set of actions and decisions made by the government to solve problems and address issues affecting society.

• Independent

• Political Ideology

• Public Policy

• Demographics

Groups of people with similar ideas and goals who work together to influence government policies and win elections.

• Political Parties

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Independent

One of the two major political parties in the United States, generally supporting policies that emphasize limited government, individual freedoms, lower taxes, and a strong national defense.

• Third Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Independent

One of the two major political parties in the United States, generally supporting policies that promote social equality, environmental protection, and a stronger role for the government in providing public services.

• Idependent

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Third Party

Someone who does not belong to or consistently supports any specific political party.

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Third Party

• Independent