Chapter 10 Flashcards
A characterization of elections by political scientists meaning that they are almost universally accepted
Legitimacy
A theory of voting in which voters essentially ask “what have you done for me lately”
Retrospective Voting
providing the selection of president by electors chosen by the state parties
Electoral Collage
Electoral choices that are made on the basis of the voters policy preferences
Policy voting
The idea that the winning candidate had mandate from the people to carry out his/her platforms and policies
mandate theory of elections
1993 went into effect in 1996 election- requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for drivers license
Motor Voter act
A system adopted by the states the requires voters to register well in the advance of election day
Voter Registration
The beielf that in order to support democratic government a citizen should vote
Civic Duty
The Belief that ones political participation really matters
Political Efficiency
Legal right to vote
Suffrage
A process permitted in some states where by voters may put proposed changes in the state consitituion
Initiative petition
A state level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve/disapprove proposed legislation
Referendum