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Elections + Campaigns + Political Parties Study Guide Flashcards

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How do you join a political party?

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Simply state your desire to join a political party & register under said political party

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Linkage Institutions

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basic forms of media or structures that connect people/citizens to their government–campaigning, protesting, voting, social media

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Poll Watcher

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monitors the election w/o any disruption or intimidation
*recent activities of threatening poll watchers –bringing weapons etc.

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Who were the factions James Madison was talking about?

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  • Interest groups
  • Political parties
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Polarization

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movement of political opinion to greater extremes rather than leaning towards a more neutral approach

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What are some forms of political participation?

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  • linkage institutions
  • joining a social movement
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Closed primaries

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only open to participants who are registered under a political party

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Open primaries

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open to any participants regardless of political affiliation

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Who created voting ballots in the 1800s?

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influence of populism - made up by the political parties

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17th amendment

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direct election of senators from US voters

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Significance of the Census?

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Census - counts population and observes significant shifts
Extremely significant due to its basis of districts redrawn through these shifts

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The Electoral College

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  • winner-takes-all system
  • can win the popular vote, but still lose due to the electoral vote
  • need 270 votes to win
  • Presidency (TIE): House breaks tie, each receive one vote
  • Vice Presidency (TIE): Senate breaks tie
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Incumbent

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current candidate, person who holds the current position

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Gerrymandering

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specific manipulation of state bordering for election advantage

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26th amendment

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allowed 18+ year olds to vote

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23rd amendment

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permitted DC citizens the right to choose electors for presidential elections

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Recall

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power to remove elected officials through collection of signatures

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Initiative

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petition by the people to propose amendments to the Constitution

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Referendum

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direct vote by the legislature in regards to any law, proposal, issue etc.

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How has technology changed politics?

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  • more money spent in campaigning
  • greater engagement with voters
  • ex. JFK vs. Nixon “appearance matters”
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Why is party power waning?

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  • growing rates of slipping party identification
  • candidates can connect to voters themselves
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What factors influence which party someone belongs to?

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  • specific party identification
  • political efficacy
  • gender, religion, social class, ethic backgrounds
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Functions of political parties?

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  • Organizations: recruit, nominate, & support candidates
  • Electorate: provide shortcut labels & specific cues for voters
  • Government: policy positions for members etc..
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Impacts of Third Parties?

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  • enables crucial conversations of often overshadowed topics
  • safety valve b/w R & D
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Party platform

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party’s stance and opinions on various topics

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Realignment

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realigning of support to another political party

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Dealignment

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abandoning a political party, but not joining a new one

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Which party did the Republican party replace?

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the Know-Nothing Party

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Who made up the New Deal Coalition?

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  • Northern Liberals
  • Labor Unions
  • African Americans
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Party era

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periods where one party wins most elections

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Critical Election

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election that brings significant change within the stance of America’s political role–new change to opposing political party within the presidency

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How are political parties related to campaigns?

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They help ASSIST, they do not RUN the campaigns

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Splinter parties

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party made from party discontentment - broke away

AP Government & Politics - US (4 decks)

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