Chapter 14 Key Terms Flashcards by Ajay Shah | Brainscape

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Political Party

A

Group with common political goals

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Split-Ticket Voting

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Voting for different parties

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Party Platform

A

Party’s policies and goals

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Realignment

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Shift in party loyalty

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Critical Election

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Election causing realignment

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Nomination

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Party’s candidate selection

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Delegate

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Representative in nomination process

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Primary Election

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Voter-nominated candidates

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Open/Closed Primary

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Voters choose party (open) vs. registered party only (closed)

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Caucus

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Party meeting for candidate selection

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Front-Loading

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Early primaries for influence

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National Convention

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Formal candidate nomination

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Candidate-Centered Campaign

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Focus on candidate image

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Third Party

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Minor political party

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