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| Coalition | Refers to when 2 or more groups join together to create a majority |
| Patronage | Refers to the giving out of government jobs in return for favors performed |
| Platform | Refers to a collection of views by a politician on a variety of subjects |
| Canvassing | Refers to when someone goes through an area asking for votes or conducting a public opinion poll |
| Recall | Refers to a method of removing a politician from office before their term is completed |
| Plurality | Refers to when a party wins more seats in the legislature than the other parties but not a majority |
| Precinct | Refers to a geographic area that contains a specific number of voters |
| Apathy | Refers to a non-caring attitude |
| POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Refers to a name given to political fund raising organizations established by interest groups |
| Initiative | Refers to a method that allows voters to introduce legislation in a lawmaking body |
| Nominate | To select someone to run for office from a political party |
| Plank | Refers to a specific view by a candidate on a certain issue---like military issue |
| Literacy Test | Refers to the method used to determine if a person could read and write to be eligible to vote |
| Referendum | Refers to when voters are allowed to determine if something becomes a law or not |
| Exit Poll | Refers to a survey of how people voted in an election |
