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- 2. A meeting of members of a political party or faction to discuss and decide on policy or select candidates for office.
- 6. A deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes, particularly in government and politics.
- 8. Powers - Powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
- 9. - A supporter of the proposed Constitution who favored a strong central government.
- 14. Strong allegiance to a particular political party or ideology, often leading to biased perspectives and divisive politics.
- 15. A The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms and rights.
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- 1. Sovereignty - The principle that government authority is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives.
- 3. A person represented by an elected official, typically a voter in a specific electoral district.
- 4. Relating to elections or the process of voting, including the systems and mechanisms used to elect representatives.
- 5. A formal declaration of the principles and policies that a political party stands for, often detailed during elections.
- 7. - A person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution and advocated for a weaker central government.
- 10. An individual currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
- 11. The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, often by special interest groups or organizations.
- 12. A set of beliefs or principles that guide the actions and policies of an individual or group, particularly in a political context.
- 13. A situation where two major political parties work together to achieve a common goal or pass legislation, despite their differences.
