Chapter 5 QUIZ Vocab Flashcards
1
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A group of people who seek to control the government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office
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Political party
2
Q
The range of political views
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Political spectrum
3
Q
The strong support of the party and its policy stands
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Partisanship
4
Q
Nearly all of the elections held in this country
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Single-member districts
5
Q
The largest number of votes cast for the office
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Plurality
6
Q
When the 2 major parties find common ground
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Bipartisan
7
Q
A general agreement among various groups on matters of fundamental importance
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Consensus
8
Q
A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government
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Coalition
