political party as an organization {Ans: work to elect candidates, fundraise for campaigns, mobilize voters}24th Amendment {Ans: Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that eliminated the poll tax as a prerequisite to vote in national elections.}conservative values {Ans: Small government, Christian morals, less regulation, low taxes, strong national defense}functions of a political party {Ans: recruit candidates, organize and run elections, present policy alternatives, run government, act as organized opposition, simulate people's interest}political party in government {Ans: work together on legislation to pass laws and bills, helps to prevent cycling,}voter behavior {Ans: The way people vote influenced by apathy, education, background, family, gender, geography, income, influences, mass media, occupation, time zone.}political socialization {Ans: the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions}political efficacy {Ans: The belief that one's political participation really matters - that one's vote can actually make a difference}political party {Ans: a group that seeks to elect candidates to public office}26th Amendment {Ans: States cannot deny the right to vote based on age (18+)}agents of political socialization {Ans: Family, Friends, School, Religion, Media- Anything that influences your beliefs regarding politics}liberal values {Ans: Social and economic equality;