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U.S. Constitution

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U.S. Constitution

ideology

Government; U.S. Constitution

An interrelated set of attitudes and beliefs about political philosophy and the role of power in the government.

incumbency

Government; U.S. Constitution

One who holds public office that normally carry some type of electoral advantage.

direct democracy

Government; U.S. Constitution

A political process in which the people are able to have direct control over the government in making decisions. In colonial America this was the New England town meeting and today could be a ...

concurrent powers

Government; U.S. Constitution

Powers that are shared by the federal government and the state governments.

nominating convention

Government; U.S. Constitution

A meeting in which a political party will choose its candidate for president.

recall election

Government; U.S. Constitution

A special election called by voters to remove an elected official before his/her term expires.

federalism

Government; U.S. Constitution

The division of power between the national government (delegated power) and the state governments (reserved power).

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