Government In America - People, Politics, And Policy

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party neutrality

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A term used to describe the fact that many Americans are indifferent toward the two major political parties.

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closed primaries

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Elections to select party nominees in which only people who have registered in advance with the party can vote for that party's candidate, thus encouraging greater party loyalty.

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winner-take-all system

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An electoral system in which legislative seats are awarded only to the candidates who come in first in their constituencies. In American presidential elections, the system in which the winner of the popular vote in a state receives all the electoral votes of that state.

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party competition

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The battle of the parties for control of public offices. Ups and downs of the two major parties are one of the most important elements in American politics.

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policy differences

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The perception of a clear choice between the parties. Those who see such choices are more likely to vote.

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open primaries

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Elections to select party nominees in which voters can decide on Election Day whether they want to participate in the Democratic or Republican contests.