Chapter 3 and 7 Vocabulary Words

Writings that reflect the opinion of a newspaper or magazine

Special interest groups such as unions or trade groups, that spend huge money in hopes of influencing an election

A document on which a voter will choose a candidate for election

The people’s vote

States, such as Ohio, Florida, PA, and VA, where Republicans and Democrats have similar levels of voter support

Misleading information, used to promote a political cause or point of view

Statements describing a political party’s views on major issues; the set of beliefs the party stands on and represents

One reason why citizens may fail to vote; lack of interest

Articles that do not report facts but instead offer a person’s opinions

One of the two parties in the American political process that is known to be more liberal

A large group of people that are entitled to vote

One of the two major parties in the American political process that is known to be more conservative

An illustration containing political or social messages that relates to current events using cartoons and symbolism

A group that shares similar political views and works together to recruit and nominate candidates to help win elections

Person running for political office

A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the president and vice president of the U.S.

A political party organized as opposition to the existing parties in a two-party system

Belief that limited govt is best, with little oversight of businesses, plus support for traditional lifestyle choices

A belief that govt action is the best way to achieve equal opportunity, protect civil rights, and help those in need

Being in favor of or against a group in an unfair, one-sided way

Means of mass communication; examples include TV, newspaper, Internet

The vote cast by the members of the Electoral College

People nominated who cast the official vote for the candidate based upon the state’s popular vote