unit 4 vocab

Question 1

one-party system

Answer 1

A system where only one party exists because the government doesn’t believe in/allow any others.

Question 2

two-party system

Answer 2

A system where two main parties exist and compete, along with smaller parties.

Question 3

third party

Answer 3

Any of the smaller parties that may exist in a two-party system.

Question 4

liberal

Answer 4

The government should promote and put justice, health, and education before anything else.

Question 5

conservative

Answer 5

The government shouldn’t be super involved in citizens’ lives and everyone should live a lifestyle that is traditional and corresponds with their morals.

Question 6

moderate

Answer 6

A mix of conservative and liberal beliefs.

Question 7

democratic party

Answer 7

One of the two major parties that consists mostly of liberals or moderate-liberals.

Question 8

republican party

Answer 8

One of the two major parties that consists mostly of conservatives or moderate-conservatives.

Question 9

independent

Answer 9

A voter that has their own specific beliefs and doesn’t agree with a certain party.

Question 10

platform

Answer 10

States a political party’s opinion on vital issues.

Question 11

plurality

Answer 11

The majority of votes in an election.

Question 12

PAC (political action committee)

Answer 12

An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates.

Question 13

SuperPAC

Answer 13

A political action committee that does not coordinate with election campaigns and thus is eligible to receive unlimited donations.

Question 14

hard money

Answer 14

Money that is donated towards a specific candidate.

Question 15

soft money

Answer 15

Money that is donated towards a general political party instead of a certain candidate.