Voting
A ballot that someone can fill out if they know they won't be able to make it to the polls
Which modern American political party is associated with a conservative political ideology?
Republicans
how the majority of voters feel on every issue
Public Opinion
________violent crimes committed because of prejudice
Hate Crime
Where do candidates get the majority of the funding to run their campaigns?
donations from citizens & businesses
Paper ballot that voter marks their choice in private
Secret Ballot
Which political ideology generally favors more change, even at the expense of ingrained traditions and is considered left on the political spectrum?
liberal
statement of the party's views and policies on important issues
party platform
________A criminal offense that is less serious and generally punishable by a fine, a jail term of up to a year, or both.
Misdemeanor
Influences government policy by gaining support for laws that are favorable to the _____ group
interest
Voters choose their leaders from the candidates offered by all parties
General Election
What term best describes a “middle of the road” political ideology?
moderate/centrist
Which normally describes the political party system in the United States?
Two Party System
________ a crime syndicate (group) of career criminals; provides illegal goods and services; uses violence as a tool
Organized Crime
_________ a judge presides and a jury deliberates the case presented by the prosecution and the defense
trial
People chosen from each state who formally selects the President and VP
Electoral College
Which political ideology generally favors the status quo, preserving traditions, established institutions and is considered right on the political spectrum?
conservative
Legal process by which an undocumented Immigrant may become a citizen
Naturalization
________ a more serious crime, typically one involving violence, which is usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Felony
________ a previous court's decision
Precedent
Takes place first, usually held in early summer, allows voters to choose their certain party candidates who will run later in a general election
Primary Election
Which modern American political party is associated with a liberal political ideology?
Democrats
it is used to spread ideas and influence public opinion, consumers, and voters.
Propaganda
________ Law based on court decisions rather than a legal code
Common Law
The first time a Monarch's power was limited by law, this document from 1215 established due process of law
Magna Carta