Chap. 9 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Plank | Each individual part of a political party's platform |
Platform | A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues. |
Political Party | An association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decision making in government by electing the party's candidates to public office |
Third Party | A party that challenges the two major parties. |
Two-Party-System | A system of government in which two parties compete for power. |
Caucus | A meeting of political party members to conduct party business. |
Closed Primary | An election in which only the declared members of a party are allowed to vote for that party's nominees. |
Direct Primary | An election in which voters choose candidates to represent each party in a general election. |
Majority | A number that is more than 50% of the total. |
National Committee | Made of representatives from every state. |
Open Primary | An election in which voters need not declare their party preference to vote for the party's nominees. |
Petition | A formal request for government action. |
Plurality | The most votes among all those running for a political office. |
Political Machine | A strong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes |
Precinct | A geographic area that contains a specific number of voters. |
Ward | Several adjoining precincts making up larger election unit. |
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