Chapters 9,10,11,12

money that could be received directly from a group or individual specifically for ones campaign

Representatives from 50 state party organizations who run a political party

All the people who are eligible to vote

A procedure by which citizens can propose new laws or state constitutional amendments

Political organization established by a corporation, labor union, or other special-interest group designed to support candidates by contributing money

A mechanism of mass communication, including TV, radio, newspapers, ect

A representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making.

The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem

A meeting of political party members to conduct party business.

Representatives to a meeting

A geographical area that contains a specific number of votes

A lack of interest

Donations given to political parties and not designated for a particular candidates elections election campaign

A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs

An organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in General

• vote for who represents
• closed or open

A way for citizens to vote on state or local laws

To reduce a criminals sentance

Divide among districts