Vocab.
system to classify different political positions that have related characteristics
Political Spectrum?
the democratic party
What party believes in LGBT+ rights?
liberal
Are democrats liberal or conservative?
the Green Party
term given to the components of the political platforms that contain the viewpoints on individual topics
a district of a town that is reserved for police purposes
Precincts?
the know nothings
what is the american party known as?
Where do liberals stand on the spectrum?
nativism
what was the main stance for the know nothings
a primary election where voters are not required to declare a party
Open Primary?
a voter that doesn’t affiliate themselves with a political party
What are Independent Voters?
anti-federalists
what party was against the constitution?
the center
where do moderates stand?
to end marijuana prohibition
why was the Marijuana Party created?
organizations that privately raise money to influence elections
Political Action Committees?
a regular election for nationwide offices
General Election?
copyright issues
what was the pirate party centered on?
there should be little to no change as possible
What do conservatives believe in terms of change...?
people should have control over their own lives
what does the Libertarian Party believe?
media that is intended to reach large audiences
Mass Media?
only people may vote in the election if they were registered members of that party prior to election day
Closed Primary Election?
they didn't support either of the two major parties and they wanted to better serve America
why were the Modern Whigs Party created?
the right
what side of the spectrum is conservative?
they believe that people should be willing to give up things in order to help the environment
What do democrats believe in terms of conserving environment?
a group of people that try to influence the public
Interest Groups?