A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
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platform
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a political party's formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives
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electors
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people elected by the voters in a presedential election as members of the electoral college
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electoral vote
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votes cast by electors in the electoral college
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general election
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An election held to choose which candidate will hold office
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Propaganda
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Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
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popular vote
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the votes cast by citizens in an election
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nominate
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To select candidates to run for public office
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media
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various methods for communicating information
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Precinct
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A voting district
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liberal
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open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
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political party
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A group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy
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independent
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A voter or candidate who does not identify with a political party.
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third party
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a party that challenges the two major parties
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polling place
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a place where voters go to cast their votes in an election
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PAC
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Political Action Committee
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primary election
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election in which voters decide which of the candidates within a party will represent the party in the general election