Goal 4 vocab quiz (December 3)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 political machine | a strong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes |
| coalitions | alliances with another party of parties so that together they command a majority of votes |
| conservative | a political label describing those who favor keeping things as they are and are cautious about making changes; believe less government involvement is best |
| democratic party | formed in 1828 under Andrew Jackson after previously being called Democratic-Republicans, believed in a decentralized government and states' rights |
| grassroots | people at the local level; average voters, not professional politicians |
| liberal | a political label describing those who want peaceful and gradual change of the nation's political system; they promote government involvement in social welfare |
| moderate | a political label describing those who share views with both liberals and conservatives and do not hold extreme views; they want a slow approach to political change (also known as centrists) |
| multi-party system | a system in which three or more parties compete for control of government power |
| one-party system | a single political party forms the government and no other parties are permitted to run candidates for election (Ex: China is a communist nation in which only communists are allowed in government positions) |
| patronage | the act of providing approval and support |
| planks | the individual part of a political party's platform |
| plurality vote | means to have the most votes among all those running for a political office, not necessarily the majority |
| political party | an association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office |
| radical | a political label describing those who want widespread, rapid change and are willing to use extreme methods to achieve this; far left on political label spectrum |
| reactionary | a political label describing those who are suspicious of change in general repressive government power; far right on political label spectrum |
| republican party | a group of Democrats and Whigs formed in 1854 that soon replaced the Whig party |
| third parties | parties that challenge the two major parties |
| two-party system | a system of government in which two parties compete for power (Ex: USA has Democratic and Republican parties) |
| proposition | a petition asking for a new law |
| bandwagon | a propaganda technique that means convincing people that everyone else agrees with that interest group's viewpoint or that everyone is going to vote for a certain candidate |
| endorsements | a propaganda technique based on the decision that if people admire the person promoting a candidate or product, they will support the candidate or product, too |
| glittering generalities | a propaganda technique that uses a statement that sounds good but is essentially meaningless |
| name calling | a propaganda technique in which there is an attemp to turn people against an opponent or an idea by using an unpleasant label or description for that person or idea |
| stacked cards | a propaganda technique that presents only one side of the issue, often distorting the facts |
| just plain folks | a propaganda technique that aims to make people think that the candidate is just like them, with the same desires and concerns |
| board of elections | Local government body that oversees elections and voting |
| caucus | a meeting of political party members to conduct party business |
| electors | people appointed to vote in presidential elections for the major candidates |
| general election | the second part of the two-part election process; takes place after primary elections and is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Voters choose candidates for various offices |
| image molding | A type of propaganda showing images of a candidate with his or her ideas |
| national convention | the meeting of party delegates every four years to choose a presidential ticket and write the party's platform |
| nominations | process by which political parties select candidates for public office |
| partisan | devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause |
| Political Action Committee (PAC) | political organization established by a corporation, labor union, or other special-interest group designed to support candidates by contributing money |
| polling place | the location where voting is carried out |
| precinct | a geographic area that contains a specific number of voters |
| primary election | elections in which voters choose candidates to represent each party in a general election |
| propaganda | certain ideas that may involve misleading messages designed to manipulate people |
| recall election | a special election in which citizens can vote to remove a public official from office |
| canvassing | surveying; gathering or looking for support, persuasion of voters in a political campaign often by going through neighborhoods asking for votes or taking public opinion |
| exit polls | surveys taken at polling places of how people voted |
| mass media | a mechanism of mass communication, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books |
| party platform | a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues |
| public agenda | issues considered most significant by government officials |
| petition | a process by which candidates who are not affiliated with one of the two major parties can get on the ballot for the general election in most states |
| lobbyist | a representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making |
| activists | People who dedicate their time, effort, and money to supporting a political party or particular candidates |
| bias | unfair preference for or against an issue |
| libel | written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation |
| slander | spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation |
| civic duty | things a person is required to do (Ex: paying taxes, jury duty) |
| civic responsibility | positive things a person can do but is not required to (Ex: voting, volunteering/community service) |
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