Additional Facts:
A candidate must receive a total of 270 electoral votes to win a presidential election.
Public officials have a responsibility to their constituency (registered voters who represent an elected official in a specific area).
1.
2.
 | ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
a meeting of the members of a legislative body who nominates a candidate for a political office or decides policy
a tactic that prolongs speech making to delay legislative actions
caucus
filibuster
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
a political party that believes in complete liberty and personal freedom
Libertarian Party
the idea that encourages one's freedom to exercise social or group rights in the political process
a political belief that supports the rights of the common people in their struggle against the privileged elite
political freedom
populism
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
laws and decisions made by government that reflect positions and attitudes of the public
public policy
a group that influences the course of action government takes by electing a candidate for office
the political party that favors more progressive ideas, equal representation for the majority of the people, more government support, and higher taxes
political party
Democratic Party
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
the political party known as the GOP (Grand Old Party),
more traditional, favors less government interference, individual free enterprise, and a strong national defense
Republican Party
people who share a common goal and help persuade legislation to pass certain laws
a preliminary election that allows voters to choose a candidate for office
interest group
Primary election
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
| ||||
publicly announced goals and principles that a political candidate intends to keep upon winning an election.
platform
committees that contribute financially for the purpose of electing a candidate for office or influence legislation to take a particular course of action.
a vote from the people to approve or reject an act made by legislature
Political Action Committee or PAC
referendum
| ||||
| ||||
an administrative system that relies on a set of standardized rules and procedures to conduct business
bureaucracy
the agreement of two political parties that are usually in opposition of each other
Bipartisan
Social Studies: Our Political System - Flashcards
Use the flashcards to help you memorize the following terms and definitions. Then try the worksheets shown on the Social Studies Homepage. Once you are ready to quiz yourself, click the Quiz link.
