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Government Chapter 7
| Major parties | |
|---|---|
| Minor parties | Small parties focused around a particular issue (Third parties) |
| Third parties | Small parties focused around a particular issue (Minor Parties) |
| Platorm | A formal statement of a party's position on current issues. |
| Two-party system | A system of government with two major parties. |
| Multiparty system | Several parties competing for majority support. |
| Coalition | When two or more parties group together to overpower other parties in a multiparty system. |
| Convention | Gathering or formal meeting. |
| Delegates | Representatives from a party. |
| Caucus | A closed meeting for one party. |
| Patronage | A political power to appoint someone to a certain position. |
| Spoils system | Political practice. |
| Primary | State-run or state-regulated election |
| Presidential primary | An american election with many parties able to enter. |
| Independent voters | A voter with no party preference. |
| Ticked splittting | Voting for both parties. |
| Major parties | An association that promotes certain political goals |