2305 C Flashcards

1
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The right or privilege of voting; franchise

A

suffrage

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Self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination.

A

autonomy

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3
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a group of individuals who share similar views and frequently cast their ballots together to influence political outcomes

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block

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  1. A meeting of the local members of a political party especially to select delegates to a convention or register preferences for candidates running for office.
  2. A closed meeting of party members within a legislative body to decide on questions of policy or leadership
A

caucus

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5
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  1. A person who gives counsel; an adviser.
  2. An attorney, especially a trial lawyer
A

counselor

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A believer in a political doctrine that emphasizes individual liberty and a lack of governmental regulation and oversight both in matters of the economy (‘free market’) and in personal behavior where no one’s rights are being violated or threatened.

A

libertarian

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7
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an organized group that influences elections and controls the activities of a political party, often through patronage and strong leadership

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machine

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Government by a few, especially by a small faction of wealthy persons or families.

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oligarchy

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9
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a formal set of principles, goals, and policy positions that a political party supports

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platform

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a preliminary election held by political parties to select their nominees for the offices to be elected at the upcoming general election

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primary

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