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- 5. An organized group of people who share common political beliefs and work together to influence government policy and elections.
- 7. An electoral system where the candidate who receives the most votes in a state or district wins all of its electoral votes or seats.
- 10. Laws that require voters to present a valid ID in order to cast their ballots in elections.
- 12. A gathering of party members to nominate candidates for office, draft a party platform, and unify the party ahead of an election.
- 14. Voting for candidates of the same political party, often along strict party lines, rather than selecting candidates based on individual merit.
- 16. Primary elections where any registered voter, regardless of party affiliation, can vote to select candidates.
- 18. Established forms of media, such as newspapers, television, and radio, that have been in place before the digital age.
- 21. A voting method where voters base their decisions on the past performance of candidates or political parties.
- 23. Political action committees that can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money on behalf of candidates, but cannot directly coordinate with campaigns.
- 27. The process by which eligible citizens enroll to vote in elections, typically requiring proof of identity and residence.
- 28. The legal qualifications required to vote, typically including age, citizenship, and residency in the area where one is voting.
- 29. Digital platforms that allow users to create, share, and exchange content, often used for communication, networking, and political engagement.
- 30. A state in which neither major political party holds a significant advantage, making it highly competitive in elections.
- 31. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that established the direct election of U.S. senators by the people, rather than by state legislatures.
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- 1. An organization formed to raise and spend money to influence elections, typically on behalf of a corporation, labor union, or interest group.
- 2. A political party that is not one of the two major parties, often focused on a specific issue or ideology outside of the mainstream.
- 3. The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their ballots in an election, reflecting citizen participation.
- 4. An election in which voters choose candidates from within a political party to run in the general election.
- 6. Alliances between different political parties or groups that unite to support shared goals or policies.
- 8. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
- 9. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women the right to vote, prohibiting gender-based discrimination in voting.
- 11. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that lowered the voting age to 18, allowing younger citizens to participate in elections.
- 13. A voting method where voters base their decisions on how they believe candidates will act in the future, considering their platforms.
- 15. The right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of race, gender, or social status.
- 17. The belief that one's actions, such as voting, can influence political outcomes and that the political system is responsive to citizens' needs.
- 19. A significant shift in the political system, where the balance of power between political parties changes, often after a critical election.
- 20. A program that provides news reports, typically on television or radio, to inform the public about current events.
- 22. Interest groups that focus on advocating for a single policy issue, often with a narrow focus and high intensity.
- 24. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections.
- 25. A voting method where voters make decisions based on which candidate they believe will provide the greatest benefit to themselves.
- 26. Unregulated contributions to political parties that were once used for party-building activities but are now largely restricted.