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Understanding the U.S. Political System: Key Terminologies and Concepts

This overview explores essential components of the American political system, including the two-party system, grassroots political support, and the roles of political parties and action committees. Key concepts such as platforms, local chairpersons, and propaganda techniques are discussed. It highlights the significance of the general election, propositions, and recalls in the electoral process. Additionally, it delves into legal terms like jurisprudence and public law, emphasizing the protection of individual rights under the Constitution.

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Understanding the U.S. Political System: Key Terminologies and Concepts

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  2. The United States has this type of party system.

  3. Two-Party System

  4. Political support at the local or neighborhood level is called this.

  5. Grassroots Level

  6. An association of voters with broad common interests who want to elect candidates that share their interests.

  7. Political Party

  8. A series of statements expressing a party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.

  9. Platform

  10. This person controls a city, town, or county political committee.

  11. Local Chairperson

  12. To influence by promoting a particular idea or person.

  13. Propaganda

  14. Special interest groups that help fund a candidate’s campaign.

  15. Political Action Committee

  16. This allows a candidate to attack an opponent without offering a chance to respond.

  17. Political Advertisements

  18. Elections are a two-part process involving primaries and this.

  19. The General Election

  20. People sign a petition to get this on a ballot in a general election.

  21. Proposition

  22. Citizens can vote to remove a public official .

  23. Recall

  24. Information given to the press to test public reaction to an idea or policy.

  25. Leak

  26. They provide lawmakers with tremendous amounts of information.

  27. Lobbyists

  28. Radio, television, and the internet are examples of this type of media.

  29. Electronic Media

  30. In general, Interests group are this.

  31. Biased

  32. The only crime defined in the Constitution.

  33. Treason

  34. The Fifth Amendment states that people may not be required to do this.

  35. Incriminate themselves

  36. Disagreements over non-criminal matters.

  37. Civil Disputes

  38. This is the study of law.

  39. Jurisprudence

  40. Rights guaranteed under Constitution are considered part of this type of law.

  41. Public Law

  42. Given under oath to “Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”

  43. Testimony

  44. A young person under the age of adulthood who commits a crime.

  45. Juvenile Delinquent

  46. The person being sued.

  47. Defendant

  48. This amendment protects you against unfair treatment while you’re in jail waiting to stand trial.

  49. Eighth Amendment

  50. An act that breaks a federal or state criminal law and causes harm to others.

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