Participatory Government

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Participatory Government

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candidate
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An individual who applies for or seeks a job or
position in local, state, or national government.
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citizen
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A member of a political society who therefore
owes allegiance to the government and is entitled
to its protection and to political rights.
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constituents
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All resident of a district or member of a group
represented by an elected official.
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initiative processes
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The right, power and procedure by which citizens
can propose a law by petition and ensure its
submission to the electorate.
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interest groups
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An organized body of individuals who share some
goals and try to influence public policy to meet
those goals.
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lobbyist
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A person who represents a special interest group
and tries to influence the legislators.
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media
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The different means of communicating information
to reach large audiences.
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political action committees
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An organization formed to collect money and
provide financial support for political
candidates.
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political parties
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Any group, however loosely organized, that seeks
to elect government officials under a given
label.
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primary election
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An election to choose a political partys
candidates for an elective office.
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public opinion
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The collective opinion on a particular issue or
group of related issues that is held by a large
segment of society.
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referendum
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Process in which a measure passed by a
legislature is submitted to the voters for final
approval or rejection.
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special interest groups
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An organized body of individuals who share some
goals and try to influence public policy to meet
those goals.