Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Question 1

National Committee

Answer 1

One of the institutions keeps the party operating between conventions.

Question 2

National Chairperson

Answer 2

A person that regulates day-to-day activities of the parties usually appointed by the presidential committee.

Question 3

Coalition

Answer 3

A group of individuals that share a common interest upon which every political party depends.

Question 4

Party Era

Answer 4

Historical period where voters often cling to the party with power, which usually wins elections.

Question 5

Critical Election

Answer 5

An electoral “earthquake” where new issues and coalitions emerge.

Question 6

Party realignment

Answer 6

The displacement of the majority party by the minority party, usually during a critical election.

Question 7

New deal coalition

Answer 7

A coalition formed by the democrats. The basic elements include the urban working class, jews, ethnic groups, the poor, southerners like the diverse demographic groups.

Question 8

National Convention

Answer 8

The meeting of the party delegates every fours years to choose a presidential ticket and choose the party’s platform.

Question 9

Party dealignment

Answer 9

The gradual disengage from the people and the party. As seen in part by shrinking party identification.

Question 10

Third parties

Answer 10

The electoral contenders, other than the two other major parties.

Question 11

Winner-take-all system

Answer 11

An electoral system in which legislative seats are awarded only to candidates who come in first in their constituents.