Chapter 8 Flashcards
Political party
According to Anthony downs, a team of men and women seeking to control the government by gaining office
Linkage institutions
The channels through which peoples concerns become political issues on the governments policy agenda
Rational choice theory
A popular theory in political science to explain the actions of the letters as well as politicians
Party image
The voters perception of what the Republicans or Democrats stand for, such as conservatism or liberal
Party identification
A citizens self-proclaimed preference for one party or the other
Ticket splitting
The voting with one party for one office and with another party for the other office
Party machines
A type of political party organization that relies heavily on material inducements such as patronized to win votes and to govern
Patronage
One of the key inducements used by party machines
Closed primaries
Elections to select party nominees in which only people who have registered in advance when the party can vote for that party’s candidates
Open primaries
Elections to select party nominees in which voters can decide on election day whether they want to participate in the Democratic or Republican contests
Blanket primaries
Elections to select party nominees in which voters are presented with a list of candidates from all the parties
National convention
A meeting of party delegates every four years to choose the presidential ticket and write the parties platform
National committee
One of the institutions that keeps the party operating between conventions
National chairperson
The national chairperson is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the party and is usually handpicked by the presidential nominee
Coalition
A group of individuals with a common interest on which every political party depends