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Ch10 Elections

Key Terms form Chap 10

QuestionAnswer
Redistricting Redrawing the boundaries of congressional districts in the state to make them equal in population size.
Gerrymandering Drawing legislative districts' boundaries to give an unfair advantage to a particular group or party.
Invisible Primary Year before a presidential election where the potential presidential candidates raise funds, gather party support and attempt to capture media coverage.
Frontloading Practice of the states to move their primaries to the beginning of the year (Jan-Mar) to determine the front runners of the campaign.
Swing States Determine the outcome of the election; not solely Democrat or Republican
Battleground States Candidates spend lots of money and time in these states because the outcome is uncertain.
Microtargeting Focusing on a specific group to tailor political messages for them.
Valence Issues Non-controversial issues that have support among candidates regardless of parties.
Position Issues Controversial issues that demonstrate major differences among candidates.
Retrospective Voting Voting based on the past (records).
Midterm Election Every 2 years, when 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election.
Presidential Coattails Impact that the presidential election has on the elections of congressmen.
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