Section 5
The U.S. Political System
By Boundless
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The United States is a representative federal democracy driven by elections in which citizens' and lobbyists' diverse interests compete.
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Political parties seek to influence government policy by nominating select candidates to hold seats in political offices.
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Voter turnout depends on socioeconomic factors such as education, income, gender, age, and race.
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Lobbying describes paid activity in which special interest groups argue for specific legislation in decision-making bodies.
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Collectively, African Americans are more involved in the American political process than other minority groups.
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Hispanics have the ability to be an influential force in politics, a fact that is especially true in areas with high Hispanic populations.
Media are means of transmitting information, which is important for a democracy in which citizens must make their own informed decisions.
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There is a correlation between age and political activity/organization.