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Vocabulary
Party Views
Basic Concepts
Interest Groups
just for fun
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current holder of a political office
Who is an incumbent?
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What political parties supports less government regulation in the economy?

The Republican Party

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Who is an example of an incumbent?
The current president
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What is an interest group?
individuals or organizations who share concerns and try to influence public policy in their favor
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What is the nickname of the republican party?
Grand Old party
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organized. strong support of their particular party and its policies.
What is partisanship?
200
What political party supports the 2nd amendment?
Republicans
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What is an example of a divided government?
The current democrat president and the republican congress
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What are interest groups most interested in?
influencing public policies
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What is the color of the democratic party and their symbol?
Blue and Donkey
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a temporary alliance of several groups who come together
What is a coalition?
300
Who supports abortion with strict guidelines?
Republicans
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What is an example of a minor party?
Green party or libertarian
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What makes an interest group powerful?
connection to a specific party
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What is the color and symbol of the republican party?
Red and Elephant
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when two major parties find common ground and work together here.
What is bipartisanship?
400
Who is in support of healthcare for everyone?
Democrats
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What role does a minor party play in the election?
to take votes away from a candidate from a major party
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What is difference with PAC and SuperPAC?
PACs have limited money and SuperPACs have unlimited
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What are three different groups that typically vote Republican/Conservative?
Religious conservatives, military, people in the south
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when one party controls the presidency while the other controls Congress.
What is a divide government?
500

How does a Political Action Committee (PAC) play a role in the electoral process?

They can donate to a politicians campaign or to an individual, which is limited to $5,000

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Why did the two-party system develop in the United States?
conflicts about the constitution created opposing viewpoints
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What are three examples of direct techniques for interest groups?
assist with elections, building alliances, ratings system
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What is government redistricting?

When the state legislature draws the lines of political districts within a state.