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Political parties Vocab
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Civics
7th Grade
02/05/2014

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Caucus
Definition
Meeting of state and local party member.
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National committee
Definition
A group that organizes the party's national convention.
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Precinct
Definition
The smallest election unit.
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Political machine
Definition
A powerful local political organization.
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Direct primary
Definition
Election in which voters choose candidates to run in the the general election.
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Plurality
Definition
Winning less than half the vote.
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Open Primary
Definition
People do not have to choose a party vote.
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Closed Primary
Definition
Only people who choose a party can vote.
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Petition
Definition
Candidates who are not members of either major party make a petition.
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Bias
Definition
Prejudice, to influence unfairly.
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Mudslinging
Definition
The act of making hateful statements or comments about someone usually a political opponent.
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Thomas Jefferson
Definition
wanted power to come 'from the people'
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Alexander Hamilton
Definition
wanted a strong central government, believed that people were selfish
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Federalist Party
Definition
Led by Thomas Jefferson. Wanted states to have more power
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Whig Party
Definition
broke up because they couldn't agree on slavery
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Democrats
Definition
believe government should be very involved in solving society's problems. Symbol: Donkey
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Republicans
Definition
doesn't want government involved in solving society's problems. Symbol: Elephant
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moderates
Definition
most americans are____________
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thomas jefferson
Definition
he accepted the constitution but showed concern
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alexander hamilton
Definition
he supported the constitution and also he was one of the authors of the federalist papers
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