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| Which civic responsibility is necessary to maintain our judicial system? | jury duty |
| Which political parties make up the two-party system in the United States? | Democrats and Republicans |
| What term is used to describe a political philosophy that believes in limited government? | conservative |
| What term is used to describe a political philosophy that believes that government should be more involved in addressing social and economic problems? | liberal |
| What is the primary function of a political party? | to win elections |
| What is an individual called who runs for public office? | candidate |
| Where can one find out about a political party's offical position on specific issues? | party platform |
| What is a campaign organized and led by ordinary citizens called? | grassroots |
| What is it called when a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote? | majority |
| What is it called when a candidate receives the most votes? | plurality |
| Which political philosophy is most likely support compromises on public policies? | moderate |
| What are minor parties called? | third-parties |
| Who is responsible for registering voters and overseeing local, state, and national elections? | Board of Elections |
| What type of election is used to nominate a party’s candidates for office? | primary election |
| Where do you vote on election day? | polling place |
| What is a voting district called? | precint |
| What qualifications does one need to be eligible to vote in North Carolina? | must be a resident at least 18 years old and be registered by the local Board of elections |
| What type of laws regulate how much money a person can give to a political campaign? | campaign finance laws |
| What are groups that try to influence public policy on specific issues called? | interest groups |
| What do interest groups use to raise money for political campaigns? | Political Action Committees (PAC's) |
| Which government programs are examples of civic participation through volunteerism? | Peace Corps, Americorps |
| Which civic duty is necessary in order to ensure "domestic tranquility"? | voluntary compliance (obeying the law) |
| What system is used to elect the President of the United States? | electoral college |
| What are the political party members who nominate candidates at a political convention called? | delegates |
| What do researchers use to survey public opinion? | opinion polls |
| What are the news organizations and television networks that report on public issues called? | mass media |
| What is the most basic civic responsibility that a person can take to promote or inhibit political action? | voting |
| What method of conflict resolution involves an impartial third-party who settles a disagreement between two parties? | arbitration |
| What method of conflict resolution involves an impartial third-party that helps two parties reach an agreement? | mediation |
| What process can individuals or groups use to resolve a conflict and reach an agreement? | negotiation |
