A Blank Slate, the mind is a blank slate @ birth filled through experiences from the outside world

A person apart of a political party most commonly known for supporting a smaller government, lower taxes, the 2nd ammendment, and are pro-life

A group of people who sseek to control the government by winning elections.

An organization of people who have policy goals & try to influence policy makers to accomplish these goals

Tax payers can choosee to donate extra money each year too gov. funded campaigns

English philiosipher known for his novel, "Leviathan". He wanted a structured gov

A person apart of a political part most commonly known for supporting a larger government, higer taxes, gun control, and are pro-choice

Is how the Untied States picks who is going to be president during presidential elections

A liberal interst group who worked to end racial segregation and helped abolish the death penalty in 5 states

Political donations given to the party, not the candidate. Avoids government regulations

English Philiosopher known for "Two Treateis on Government", argued against absolute rule

A way a candidate is nominated in an election. Usually used by candidates who want to run as independents

Whichever candidate has the most votes from registered voters in the "winner"

Challenging any law or rule made in place in court

A political action comitte formed by buisnesses & corporations or labor unions to make donations

Established the goverment of the US after the revolutionary war

A way a candidate is nominated in an election. Basic procedure. Major parties usually use.

focouses on polling data & public opinions rather than candidate policies

A progressive organization that claims to have helped end the war in Iraq

Money given directly to the governemnt with limitations and regulations

a bicameral congress where 1 house is based on pop. & the other equally represented by all states.

A way a candidate is nominated in an election. Usually held within the party to pick the party's candidate for general election.

sound clips used on TV to convey the messge of an entire speech (30 secs)

An organization known for its ties in American industry and the Koch Brothers

Indeependent expenditure groups who don't give directly to the candidate, therefore don't have any spending limits.