2305 C

Question 1

The right or privilege of voting; franchise

Answer 1

suffrage

Question 2

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

Answer 2

autonomy

Question 3

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

Answer 3

block

Question 4

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

Answer 4

caucus

Question 5

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

Answer 5

counselor

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

libertarian

Question 7

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

Answer 7

machine

Question 8

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

Answer 8

oligarchy

Question 9

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

Answer 9

platform

Question 10

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

Answer 10

primary