Global Citizenship

Federalism - A government system where power is shared across different levels: national (biggest power), state (next level), and local (smallest level).

Primary Election - An election within a political party to choose which candidate will represent the party in the main election.

Incumbent - The person who currently holds a specific office or position, like a president or senator.

Polling - Asking people their opinions or who they will vote for on a certain issue or candidate.

Gerrymandering - Changing the boundaries of a voting district to help one political party or group gain an advantage.

Branches of Government - The three parts of government: Executive (enforces laws), Legislative (makes laws), and Judicial (interprets laws).

Civics - The study of citizens' rights and responsibilities in society.

Direct Democracy - A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies rather than electing representatives to decide.

Representative Democracy - A system where citizens elect leaders who make decisions and laws on their behalf.

Referendum - A vote where people decide directly on a specific question or issue.

Amendment - A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.

Executive Orders - Instructions given by the President that tell parts of the federal government how to operate.

Two-Party System - A political system dominated by two main parties, like the Democrats and Republicans in the U.S.

Platform - The set of beliefs and policies a political party supports on important issues.

Bipartisanship - When two political parties work together to achieve common goals.

Coalition - An alliance between multiple political parties to work together, usually in systems with more than two parties.