Chapter 16-2/16-3 Flashcards
1
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planks
A
beliefs, ideas, positions make up a platform
2
Q
platforms
A
a party’s beliefs, ideas, and positions on issues
3
Q
watchdog
A
party out of power
4
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nominating conventions
A
party meeting used to endorse candidates for office
5
Q
primary election
A
in the spring, party members select people to run in The general election (November)
6
Q
national convention
A
every 4 years party’s select their ticket (pres/VP)
7
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patronage
A
favors given to reward party loyalty
8
Q
independents
A
neither Republican or Democrat
9
Q
plurality
A
more votes than anyone else
10
Q
caucuses
A
private meetings of party members
11
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bosses
A
powerful party leaders
12
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closed primary
A
only party members can vote
Dem. can vote for Dem.
Rep. can vote for Rep.
13
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open primary
A
anyone may vote
