Political Advocacy
When people give up time to to contribute to a political issue or campaign for nothing in return.
Volunteerism
When something is obligatory it means we ______________________.
have to do it
We vote for representatives who will reflect what we want to be done in government because we have a ________________ democracy.
representative
The political party that typically represents conservative policies and is often represented by red is known as _____________.
the Republican Party
When a group assembles or demonstrate to advocate for political change.
Protest
We follow these to keep order and safety in society.
following laws
We are required to this before we vote to guarantee we are eligible and that elections are secure.
register to vote
The political party that represents liberal policies typically and often represented as blue is known as the ______________________.
Democratic Party
Petition
The money we have to pay to the government to pay for services, social programs, and infrastructure repairs.
paying taxes
Voters can stay informed about what a representative values and wishes to accomplish through their _______________ efforts.
campaign
The political ideology that supports large government involvement to create social change and equality.
Liberal
When someone contacts an elected official in order to make them aware of an issue and hold them accountable to make a change.
Contacting a representative
The duty people have to make decisions in court cases to ensure a fair trial and that the decision reflects the will of the community.
Jury Duty
The system used to elect the president is the _______________.
Electoral College
This political ideology typically supports individualism and low taxes to allow people to support themselves with small government interference.
Conservative
When people go door to door or make phone calls to rally support for a political issue or candidate.
Canvassing
Males 18-25 must register for this to ensure there are enough troops to in case of a national emergency.
selective service
The states that both candidates are equally likely to win therefore pulling much of their attention towards it are known as______________.
Swing States
Someone who aligns very strongly with one political ideology or another and advocates for strong and fast change aligning with that ideology.
Radical