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42 Cards in this Set
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Ideological |
This type of party focuses on Overall changes in Society. |
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Caucus |
Early in our Nation's History, these are Private meetings of Party Leaders chose Candidates. |
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Patronage |
Giving favors to Reward Party Loyalty |
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Chairperson/Person |
These are Powerful Political Leaders chose Delegates and Controlled Conventions. |
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Primary Election |
This is an Election in which party members select people to Run in the General Election. |
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Presidential and VP. Ticket |
The Purpose of a national convention is to select a: _______________________. |
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Third or Minor |
Any Party other than Democratic or Republican party. |
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Platform |
This is the Party's Statement of Principles, Beliefs, and Positions of Vital Issues. |
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The Party Out of Power |
'Watchdogs' of the Party in Power |
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Precincts |
Voting Districts |
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Proportional Representation |
Under this System a State's Delegates represent the candidates according to the popular vote in the Primary. |
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Run-Off |
This is a Second Primary Election between the 2 candidates with the most Votes. |
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Ticket |
Candidates for President and Vice President are called the party's: ______________. |
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Acceptance Speech |
This takes place at a National Convention right before the Adjournment. |
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Delegates |
At each party's national Convention, Candidates Attempt to win the Support of these People. |
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Single Member Districts |
In the U.S, Nearly all elected officials are selected by : ________________. |
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Closed Primary |
In this type of Election, Only members of a political party may vote. |
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Soft Money |
This is Controversial because of how it is Raised and how it is Spent. |
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PAC's |
These Groups Support Political Candidates through Campaign Contributions. |
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Grandfather Clause |
This Kept many African Americans from Voting even after the Fifteenth Amendment. |
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Campaign Manager |
This person is responsible for the Overall Strategy and Planning of a National Campaign. |
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Voting Rights Act |
This was One of the Most Effective Suffrage Laws ever passed in this country. |
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Moderates/Centrists |
Voters who are in the middle of The Political Spectrum are called : ________________. |
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Amendment 26 |
Lowered the Voting Age from 21 to 18. |
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Federal Elections Commission |
Under Federal Election laws, records of Political Contributions must be kept & reported to the : ____________. |
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Straight Ticket |
When Party Loyalists select the Candidates of their Party, They Vote a : __________________. |
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Election Day |
The 1st Tuesday After the 1st Monday in November is : ___________. |
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White (1) |
The Founders believed the Voters should be : ___________. (1) |
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Male (1) |
The Founders believed the Voters should be : ___________. (1) |
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Property Owners (1) |
The Founders believed the Voters should be : ___________. (1) |
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15th Amendment |
This Gave African Americans the Right to Vote. |
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Propaganda |
This is Term refers to Ideas, Information, or Rumors that are used to Influence (Public or Personal) Opinion. |
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*Electoral College Votes* |
*This is equal to the number of Representatives & Senators from the State, Plus 3 Votes From Washington, D.C.* |
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19th Amendment |
This Gave Women the Right to vote. |
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Voting |
This is VITAL to the Success of United States Democracy. |
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Political Participation |
This is VITAL to the Success of United States Democracy. |
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Desire to be the President
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Have a stump speech
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Win the Primaries and Caucuses
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Convention
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National Competition
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Get Popular Vote & Electoral College Votes
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