Test Answers on Chapter 9 – Flashcards

Flashcard maker : Ben Russell

Term

Definition
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Political Party
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An association of voters broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party’s candidates to public office
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Two-Party System
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a system of government in which two parties compete for power
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Third Party
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a party that challenges the two major parties
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Platform
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a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues
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Plank
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each individual part of political party’s platform
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National Committee
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Representatives from every state
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Caucus
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a meeting of political party members to conduct party business
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Precinct
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a geographic area that contains a specific number of voters
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Ward
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several adjoining precincts making up a larger election unit
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Political Machine
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a strong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes
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Direct Primary
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an election in which voters choose candidates to represent each party in general election
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Closed Primary
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an election in which only the declared members of a party are allowed to vote for the party’s nominees
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Open Primary
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an election in which voters need not declare their party preference to vote for the party nominees
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Plurality
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the most votes among all those running for a political office
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Majority
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a number that is more than 50% of the total
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Petition
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a formal request for government actions ; a process by which candidates who are not affiliated with one of the two major parties can get on the ballot for the general election in most states
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