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Ch 8 Political Party

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A team of people seeking to control the governing apparatus by gaining office in a duly constituted election. political party
A citizens self proclaimed preference for one party or the other. party identification
Voting with one party for one office and with another party for other offices parties. ticket spliting
One of the key inducements used by party machines. Jobs, promotions, contracts given for political reasons rather than merit. patronage
Elections to select party nominations in which only people who have registered in advance with the party can vote for that party’s candidates, thus encouraging greater party loyalty. closed primaries
Elections to select party nominees in which voters can decide on Election Day whether they want to participate in the democrat or republican contest. open primaries
Elections to select party nominees in which voters are presented with a list of candidates from all the potential candidates in both parties. blanket primaries
The meeting of party delegates every four years to choose a presidential ticket and write the party’s platform. national convention
An electoral earthquake where new issues emerge, new coalitions, replace old ones, and the majority party is displaced by the minority party. EX- Rep. where in control and the great depression hit, and democrats took over. (also called wave election) critical election
The displacement of the majority party by the minority party, usually occurs during a critical election. (Civil War, Great Depression) party realignment
The gradual disengagement of people & politicians from the parties, as seen in part by the shrinking party identification. (you leave both parties and become an independent) party dealignment
An electoral system in which legislative seats are awarded only to the candidates who come in first in their districts. Also in the electoral college if you win a state you get all the electoral votes. winner take all
An electoral system used throughout most of Europe that awards legislative seats to political parties based on the number of votes won in an election. proportional representation
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