Unit 3 Flashcards
What is a multi-party system?
A political system that allows more than one party, such as a parliamentary system.
What significant event took place during the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson defeats John Adams in the first peaceful transfer of power in world history.
Define political parties.
A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government, and influence government policies.
What are ideologies?
Basic beliefs about government.
What characterizes a two-party system?
When two parties dominate government.
What is a third party?
Any party other than the two major parties.
Define single-issue parties.
A party that only addresses one specific issue.
What are splinter parties?
Parties that split away from one of the major parties due to some disagreement.
Name a famous splinter party.
The Bull Moose Party, associated with Teddy Roosevelt.
What is a single-member district?
An electoral district where only one candidate wins, regardless of how many people run.
Explain proportional representation.
Elections where the proportion of voters fills each position.
What is an ideological party?
A party that wants to change society as a whole.
What is a one-party system?
A system where the party and the government are one and the same.
Define independent voters.
Voters who do not support a particular party.
What is a precinct?
Basic local units in the political organization.
What is a ward?
Several precincts that have joined together.
What happens at a national convention?
It occurs every four years during even-numbered years to elect a party ticket.
What is the role of the party national chairperson?
Elected to run the operations of each national party.
What is the national committee?
A group that helps elect the leaders of each party.
Define patronage.
The practice of giving rewards or favors to loyal party members.
What is a non-partisan primary?
An election in which candidates do not identify with a party.
What is a caucus?
Public meetings of party members who vote openly for their candidate.
What is a nominating convention?
A public meeting in which party bosses usually nominate a candidate for office.
What does ‘boss’ refer to in the context of nominating conventions?
A person connected with nominating conventions who dominates the process.