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Chapter 9 Vocab
Political Parties
Term | Definition |
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Political Party | An association of voters with broad common interests who want to influence or control decisions being made by the government |
Two-Party System | A system of government in which two parties compete for power |
Third Parties | A party that challenges the two major parties |
Platform | A series of statements expressing the party's principals, beliefs, and positions on election issues |
Plank | Each individual part of a political parties platform |
National Committee | Representatives from the 50 state party organizations who run a political party |
Caucuses | A meeting of political party members to conduct party business |
Precinct | A geographic area that contains a specific number of voters |
Ward | Several adjoining precincts making up a larger election unit |
Political Machine | A strong party organization that can control political appointees and deliver votes |
Direct Primary | An election in which voters can choose which candidates represent their parties in the general election |
Closed Primary | An election where only the closed members can vote for that parties nominees |
Open Primary | An election in which voters need not declare their party to vote |
Plurality | The most votes among all those running for a political office |
Majority | Number that is more than 50% in a vote |
Petition | Formal request for government action |