Mercury Tracer Wagon engine wont roll over

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When i turn the key on the dashboard lights come on as do the electronics in the car, but i went to start it today and the lights still came on like normal but instead of rolling over when you go to start it it just doesnt do anything besides the lights coming on...any ideas? and while i have you guys here, how many wires does the starter have 1 or 2? because i may have a temporary fix if it has 2 but its going to be a pain to keep getting to the starter every damn day