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24 Cards in this Set
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platform
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a series of statements expressing a party.
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plank
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an individual of a platform
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idealogical issue
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focus on changing society in major parties(socialist labor party supports government ownership of factories)
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independent
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form around well-known individuals who cannot get support from the two individuals
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liberal
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embrace freedom of choice in personal and economic issues, want the government to help disadvantaged, tolerate social diversity but desire economic equality
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moderate
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favor selective government intervention and emphasize "practical solutions" to common problems
see the government as a check on excessive freedom |
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conservative
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favor freedom of choice on economic issues but value official standards on personal matters
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radical
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alternative extremist category
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patronage
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love and honor to one's country
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national committee
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representatives from each state help raise funds for presidential elections
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national party chairperson
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runs the committee
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delegates
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party members from all states nominate candidates for president & vice president
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caucus
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political gathering
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precinct
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geographic area containing a specific number of voters
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ward
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several adjoining precincts making up a larger election
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county chairperson
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has a great deal of political power in the county, runs the committee
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political machines
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a local party so strong that they sweep every election
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nomination process
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where political parties select and offer candidates
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direct primary
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election where voters choose candidates to represent each party in a general election
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closed primary
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election where only declared members vote for party's nominees
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open primary
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voters do not need to declare their party preference
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plurality
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most votes among all those running
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runoff primary
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held between the top two vote getters, winner becomes party's candidate in general election
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petition
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when enough qualified voters sign papers declaring support for a candidate, he or she goes on the ballot for general election
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