Chapter 8 - Political Parties

Question 1

Party Competition

Answer 1

The battle of the parties for control of public offices. Ups and downs of the two major parties are one of the most important elements in American politics.

Question 2

Political Party

Answer 2

A team of individuals seeking to control the governing apparatus by gaining office in a duly constituted election

Question 3

Party Image

Answer 3

The voter’s perception of what parties stand for, such as conservatism or liberalism

Question 4

Rational-Choice Theory

Answer 4

A popular theory in political science to explain the actions of voters as well as politicians. It assumes individuals act in their own best interest, carefully weighing to costs and benefits of possible alternatives

Question 5

Party Identification

Answer 5

A citizen’s self-proclaimed preference for a party

Question 6

Ticket-Splittinn

Answer 6

Voting for members of multiple parties in different offices

Question 7

Party Machines

Answer 7

A type of political party organization that relies heavily on material inducements, such as patronage, winning votes, and governing

Question 8

Patronage

Answer 8

One of the key inducements used by party machines.