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winner-take-all system

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An election system in which the candidate with the most votes wins.

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turnout

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the number of registered voters that vote.

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reinforcing cleavages

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Divisions within society that reinforce one another, making groups more alike.

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realigning election

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An election proves to be a turning point, in politics and the alignment of voters within parties.

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race

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a grouping of people with distinct characteristics because of genetics.

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public opinion

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The way people of a certain group feel on an issue, candidate or institution .

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proportional representation

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An election where each party receives the proportion of government seats corresponding to its proportion votes.

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political socialization

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The process, in families and schools, where we develop our political attitudes, values .

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political socialization

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The process, in families and schools, where we develop our political values, and beliefs.

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political predisposition

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You character that predicts political behavior

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political party

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An organization that wants political power by electing people to office so that its positions become public policy.

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political action committee PAC

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Registered, special interest groups that can legally raise funds on a voluntary basis from members, stockholders, or employees in order to give to funds to candidates or parties.

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patronage

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Giving government jobs people who belong to the winning party

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party registration

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When you declare party affiliation; required by some states when one registers to vote.

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party identification

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An informal and agreement with a political party that most people get in childhood

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party convention

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Party delegates meet to vote on matters of policy and in some cases to select party candidates.

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open shop

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A company with a labor agreement but you don't have to be part of the union.

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office block ballot

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Ballot on which all candidates are listed under the office for which they are running making cross over easier.

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nonpartisan election

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A local judge election in which people are not selected by their party connection.

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national party convention

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A national meeting of delegates who assemble every four years to nominate president and vice president candidates, and ratify the party platform.

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movement

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A group of people with a common idea, or concern that is of continuing significance who are willing to take action.

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minor party

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A small political party usually around one person. Also called a third party.

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lobbyist

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A person employed by organized special interest group or corporation to try to influence government decisions in the executive and legislative branch.

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lobbying

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trying to influence public officials and policies.

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Keynesian economics

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John Maynard Keynes theory that government spending should increase during economic slumps and be curbed during booms.

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issue advocacy

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Promoting a particular position on an issue, paid for by interest groups but not candidates.

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iron triangle

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When special interest groups, congressional committees and government agencies form a common bond on an issue.

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interest group

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A group of people who share common interests and want to influence government for their own purposes.

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honeymoon

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Period at the beginning of a new President's term when the press and Congress are nice to him, usually lasting about six months.

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gross domestic product GDP

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The total goods and services of a nation.

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gender gap

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The difference between men and women's political behaviors.

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free rider

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A person who doesn't join the group but gets the benefits.

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Federal Register

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Official document, published every weekday, that lists the new regulations of regulatory agencies

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ethnocentrism

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Belief in the superiority of one's ethnic group.

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dealignment

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Weakening of party preference moving to a rejection of major parties and a rise in the number of Independents.

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cross-cutting cleavages

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Divisions within society that cut across categories like rich or poor to produce groups that are more alike or different.

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closed shop

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A company with a labor agreement where you have to be part of the union in order to work for the company.

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closed primary

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Primary election closed off to only people in that party that is holding the electon.

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caucus

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A meeting of local party members to choose officials to decide the platform.

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bundling

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Political action committees collect contributions from individuals limited to $2000 each and present them to a candidate as a bundle, thus increasing their influence.