Participation in Government

3. Opinion General attitudes and beliefs of the public on issues.
4. Sources like TV, newspapers, and social platforms that spread information.
6. Drawing district boundaries to benefit a political party.
9. Due Process Focuses on protecting fundamental rights even if procedures are followed.
11. Amendment Guarantees equal protection and due process under the law.
14. Officials People chosen by voters to represent them in government.
16. Doctrine Process applying Bill of Rights protections to state governments.
19. Group Organization that tries to influence government policy.
20. Protection Principle that laws must treat all people equally.
21. Election Election where parties choose their candidates for the general election.
22. Election Main election where voters choose public officials.
24. of Rights First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
25. Refusal to buy or use products as a form of protest.
26. Characteristics of a population such as age, race, and income.
27. Due Process Focuses on fair steps and procedures the government must follow.

1. A person running for political office.
2. Efforts to influence government decisions.
5. People who live in a politician’s district.
7. Redistribution of seats based on population changes.
8. A direct vote by citizens on a specific issue or law.
10. Process of redrawing voting district boundaries.
12. Rights Protections against discrimination and unequal treatment.
13. Parties Organized groups that seek to win political power through elections.
15. Process Requirement that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away rights.
17. Disobedience Nonviolent refusal to follow laws considered unjust.
18. Amendment Constitutional protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
23. Action Committee Group that raises and spends money to support candidates.