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American Cit 9 and 11

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Public officials
Political leaders and public officials influence this, when voters elect people to office, they are indicating that they trust those officials and rely on there opinions. They persuade as many people as possible to support their positions.
Andrew Jackson
was the leader of the Democratic Republican Party, and later became apart of the Democratic Party
Interest Group
Some people who share a point of view about an issue that sometimes unite to promote their beliefs. They work on public opinion by trying to persuade people. For example animal testing.
Prohibonist Party
This party was a Single-Issue party, In 1872, they wanted to ban the sale of alcohol. And the candidates of this election did not expect to be elected
political Party
is an association of voters with broad, common intrests who want to influence or control decision making in Gov, by electing the party's candidates to public office
Two Party Systems
Democrats and Republicans were the two solid parties in the US.
public opinion
includes the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, Gov, and political issues. Ex: Helps the President shape the decisions. This is needed to be supported by the Congress and the people.
Public officials
Political leaders and public officials influence this, when voters elect people to office, they are indicating that they trust those officials and rely on there opinions. They persuade as many people as possible to support their positions.
pollster
a specialist who conducts polls regularly. This person also measures the president's popularity or public attitudes toward the White house proposal, like a tax increase.
public agenda
The people who receive the most time, money, and effort from Gov leaders make up.
The Bandwagon
This means to try to persuade or get as many people to join an interest group or on a certain candidate
Multiparty Systems
This Party system, Nearly a majority wins, it forces parties to work together, and Can Create an unstable Gov.
stacked cards
Is when there is only one side of an issue, often by distorting the facts
Iran (what Party)
Islamic Republican Party Ex: One Party System
"watch dog"
Parties that play an important role after an election. Ex: if a party loses a presidential election, they watch the party that won the election if they make any mistakes or if they misuse power.
Progressive Party
In 1912, they split from the Republicans. Theodore Roosevelt ran for president of this party. Rossevelt played the "spoiler" role in the election.
name calling
it is an attempt to turn people against and opponent ot an idea using an unpleasant label or description for that person or idea
Ideological Parties
This party focuses on changing society in major ways.
Interest Group
Some people who share a point of view about an issue that sometimes unite to promote their beliefs. They work on public opinion by trying to persuade people. For example animal testing.
symbols
poltical candidates and political intrest groups use and misuse this to appeal to the public.
Single- Issue Party
Is a third party that do not want to win elections, but they want to promote a social, economic, or a moral issue.
stability
how firmly people hold there views, or having a firm grip on there beliefs.
public opinion poll
elected officials use this to closely monitors public opinion.
China
Communist Party Ex: One Party System
Populist Party
This party is a third party, it developed in the 1890s, it included farmers and laborers. They called for a direct election and an 8 hour work day.
plain folks
This idea is to show people that the candidates that they are voting for are also normal citizens just like them
print media
consists of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and books.
Hamilton's views
favored protection for individual rights, he thought that those rights were at risk if the Gov was to weak. Favored a strong national Gov.
direction
a key question is wether public opinion on any given topic is positive or negative. Ex: are people for or against spending more money on national defense
Personal background
peoples life experiances have a major influence on there opinions. Like age, gender, race, religion, occupation, and where you live is also a big influence on issues
Theocracy
Is used in the Islamic Republican Party, and its when a religious leader rulls the Gov.
mass media
is a private medium of communication between the two of you. Ex: TVs, radios, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books. Because they communicate broadly to masses of people.
Republican Party
In 1854, this party replaced the Whig Party, after the Whig party, this party became one of the parties
Whigs
In 1830, this party wanted to compete with the Democrats, it became one of the two major parties
leak
officials who pass on information to friendly reporters about proposed actions
Libertarian Party
This party wants to cut US Gov to increase individual freedoms.
Abraham Lincoln
Was the first president to be apart of the Republican party
Socialist Labor and Communist Party
These Ideological Parties, supported Gov ownership of factories, transportation, resources, farmland, and other businesses.
Endorsements
if a person likes another person endorseing a candidate or product, than the admirer will like that person
Jefferson's views
wanted to limit the power of the Gov, wanted more power for the state Govs
One Party system
They think that voting is pointless, Examples of this party system is China and Iran.
electronic media
radio, TV, and the internet.
Glittering Generity
is a statement that sounds good but is esentially meaningless
platform
is a series of statments expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.
plank
and individual part of a platform
intensity
Refers to the strength of opinion on a given issue

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