Political Party - group of people that try to control the government by getting their candidates elected, Campaign - the activities connected to trying to get a person elected to political office, Candidate - a person who hopes to be elected to a public office, Platform - a political parties statement of ideas, policies, and beliefs, Incumbent - a person who currently holds an elected position/office, Ballot - the tool voters use to select a candidate in an eletction, Partisanship - strong support of a political party, Bipartisanship - supported by both parties, One Party System - only one ruling party exists, Two Party System - a political systems where two political parties attempting to work together, Multi-Party System - several major and minor political parties (coalitions needed to govern), Big Tent Philosophy - trying to appeal to as many voters as possible, Grassroots Politics - extreme dedication to the local level of politics (ex. door to door campaigning), Precinct - a voting district, National Convention - where political parties select their candidates, revise their rules, and update their platform, National Party Chairperson - position that runs the party at the national level works to advance the influence of the political party,

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