Unit 5: Political Parties

10 words

third parties

Smaller parties that do not get many votes, but can still influence election

Public policy

government actions in response to specific issues

Liberal

a political idea that supports higher taxes and more spending from the government for social programs.(democrats)

plank

a party idea on specific issues. there are many planks in a platform

conservative

a political idea that supports lower taxes and less spending from the government with the goal of support traditional values.(replublicans)

electorate

the group of people allowed to vote

two party system

when two major parties dominate election and hold almost of power in government

candidate

someone who is trying to get elected