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Civics: The Political Process
CFA Exam 4 Study Guide
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Law
7th Grade
10/22/2008

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Political Party functions: (3 answers)
Definition
Recruiting voters, Nominating candidates, and Educating the public aboutabout issues
Term
Political parties give citizens a chance to ___________ in the political process.
Definition
participate
Term
United states has a ______-party system.
Definition
two
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Liberal Party
Definition
Democrat
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Conservative Party
Definition
Republicans
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Third parties often ____________________________.
Definition
introduce new ideas into the political discussion
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Citizens should ________________ before voting.
Definition
evaluate sources
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Role of voters (3 answers)
Definition
1. Detect Bias
2. Identify Propaganda
3. Separate fact from fiction
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The medias role
Definition
broadcast different points of view
Term
candidates must conduct ____________ activities due to rising campaign costs
Definition
fund-raising
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______ help pay the rising costs of campaigns
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PAC's
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laws to ______ campaign financing include ________________________________ to candidates
Definition
reform, limiting individual contributions
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wealthy candidates have an _____________ while running for office because high campaign costs have limited the opportunities of some to run for office
Definition
advantage
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Political campaigns offer editorials and opinion pieces and emphasis selected issues
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