Chapter 5 Section 1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
A group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office
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Political party
2
Q
Range of political views
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Political spectrum
3
Q
The strong support of the party and its policy stands
A
Partisanship
4
Q
The largest number of votes cast for the office
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Plurality
5
Q
The two major parties find common ground
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Bipartisan
6
Q
A general agreement among various groups
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Consensus
7
Q
A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government
A
Coalition
