chapter 13 Flashcards
linkage institutions
a structure within a society that connects the people to the government.
These institutions include: elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media.
political efficacy
The citizens’ faith and trust in government and their belief that they can understand and influence political affairs.
populist party
A U.S. political party formed in the 1890s to represent the interests of farmers and laborers
realignment
the switching of voter preference from one party to another
dealignment
where a voter group abandons a party to become independent or nonvoting
McGovern-Fraser commission
formed in response to demands for reform by minority groups and others who sought better representation.
requires the delegates of the democratic party to represent more minorities.
why are minor parties good?
take stands on and draw attention to controversial issues that the major parties would prefer to ignore
why are minor parties good?
take stands on and draw attention to controversial issues that the major parties would prefer to ignore
why are minor parties good?
take stands on and draw attention to controversial issues that the major parties would prefer to ignore
gerrymandering
drawing election district boundaries in a way that enhances the election prospects of its candidate
redistricting
altering election districts to make them as nearly equal in population as possible. Redistricting takes place every ten years, after ever population census.
