Mixed Elections Flashcards
1
Q
Runoff primary
A
When no candidate wins a plurality in the primary
2
Q
Federal matching funds
A
Receive 10% of the vote in a primary election will have contributions of 250 or less matched
Portion of federal taxes
Looses privilege with less than 10% in two consecutive primaries
Must agree to terms
3
Q
Brokered conventions
A
No candidate has received a majority of delegates conventions decide who the nomination will be
4
Q
Post convention bump
A
Candidate’s approval rating increase after a national convention
5
Q
Southern strategy
A
Nixon campaigned furiously in the south whom democrats thought they had and the south swayed to vote to the democrats
6
Q
Blanket primary
A
Voters can vote for a candidate from either party for each office
In Alaska and Washington
