| A | B |
| PAC | group that collects money from its members to support candidtes |
| Lobbyist | a person who tries to influence laws |
| Mass media | tv, radio, internet |
| Interest Group | people who united to promote their beliefs about an issue |
| Voter Registration | process required before you can vote |
| made up of 538 electors | electoral college |
| Third Party | political party-one issue |
| Two party system | U.S. |
| Federal Bureaucracy | agencies and employees of the executive branch |
| Pardon | forgiveness or freedom from punishment |
| an agreement among a group of nations | Foreign Policy |
| Impeach | accuse officials of misconduct |
| Job of political party | get candidates in office |
| Democrat | Liberal |
| Republican | Conservative |
| Running for office is | expensive |
| campaign costs | limit who can run for office |
| Policymaking | Making rules or laws |