| Question |
Answer |
| group whose basic political views differ from those of the majority of the population |
ideological party |
| awarding political favors in exchange for political support |
patronage |
| another term for patronage |
spoils system |
| body of people entitled to vote |
electorate |
| voting districts into which cities, towns, and counties are divided |
precincts |
| election in which voters choose their elected officials |
general election |
| organized group of individuals who dominate a political party within a geographic area |
party machine |
| shifting of the political parties' base of support among the electorate |
realignment |
| often used to help organize administration of local services |
ward |
| vote only for candidates from a single party |
straight ticket |
| formed when people believed that their party has not addressed their concerns |
splinter group |
| encourage people to register to vote and to go to the polls on election day |
party workers |
| political candidate who is not associated with any party |
independent candidate |
| type of party system in which several parties try to gain control of the government |
multiparty |
| vote for candidates of different parties for different offices |
split ticket |
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