Unit 3 The Political Process Vocabulary Review

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

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

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

Person running for political office

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

Special-interest groups—private organizations, such as unions or trade groups, that spend huge sums of money in hopes of influencing an election

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

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