Primaries Flashcards
1
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Super Tuesday
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date when the highest # of states have their primaries in order to make a greater impact on the nomination process
2
Q
Nominating institutions
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- caucuses: a conference
- primaries: a pre-vote
3
Q
Two types of primaries
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- closed: only registered party members can vote
- open: anyone can participate
4
Q
Q: what type of primary does Cali have ?
A
A: a modified closed
5
Q
National Convention
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A party meeting held in the presidential election year of nominating a presidential & vice-presidential candidate as well as adopting a platform
6
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Political Platform
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A formal essay reflecting the political goals & values of the party. The party platform tends to be relatively extremist
