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Civics Unit 2 Polticial Behavior
Unit 2
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Civics
10th Grade
10/16/2012

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Political Parties
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-exist in some form in most countries and are the connection between people and government[image]
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nomination
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process of selecting candidates for office

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General election
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- a regularly scheduled election where voters select the winners for each office

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caucus
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a meeting of leaders of a political party to select candidates

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campaigns
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- running for office, can include talking to voters in community or meetings, passing out campaign flyers, yard signs, newspaper ads, and calling people at home.

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One party system
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A political system in which only one party exists or routinely controls the government. [image]
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Two party system
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A political system in which only two major parties compete for control of the government. [image]
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Multiparty system
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A political system in which many parties exist and mompete for control of the government.[image]
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debate
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A formal argument between two political candidates.[image]
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morals
Definition
The principles or rules of right conduct.
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