Civics Unit 3 Vocab

The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty.

A system in which one political party exists, becuse the government tolerates no other opposition.

A system in which two major parties compete for power.

A person or political party that wishes to improve or better something, usually in the government.

A government formed by several parties who combine forces to obtain a majority.

Any other political party other than one of the two major political parties.

A politcal party that focuses on one major social, economic, or moral issue.

A political party that has a particular set of ideas about how to change society overall rather than focusing on one issue.

A political party that splits away from a major party because of some disagreement.

An electoral district in which only one candidate is elected to each office.

The belief that the proper role of government is to actively promote health, education, and justice.

The belief that the government should play a limited role in citizens lives.

The belief in both liberal and conservative viewpoints.

To break up into opposing groups.

A person whose views tend to be moderate.

Individual part of a political partys platform.

To deprive of the right to vote.

A congressional election that takes place halfway through the president's term in office.

A special election in which the legislature refers a measure to the voters for their approval.

A special election in which voters can vote to approve or repeal laws passed by legislatures.

A voter who is caught between conflicting elements in his or her identity.