Key Terms: Political Beliefs/Political Behaviors (Underlined terms have appeared on the multiple choice sections of past released AP exams) Attentive public: those who follow politics and public affairs carefully. Australian ballot: secret ballot printed at the expense of the state. Balancing the ticket: occurs when a presidential nominee chooses a vice president running mate who has different qualities in order to attract more votes for the ticket. Blanket primary: election to choose candidates that is open to independents, and that allows voters to choose candidates from all the parties. Caucus: local party meeting. Closed primary: party election to choose candidates that is closed to independents; voters may not cross party lines.