Dudley Gov't Chapter 16 & 17 Flashcards

5270928350	political party	A group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to nominate candidates for office, win elections, conduct government, and determine public policy.	0
5270928351	Theocracy	A government dominated by religion.	1
5270928353	Coalition Government	One formed by several parties who combine forces to obtain a majority.	2
5270928354	Third Party	Any political party other than one of the two major parties.	3
5270928357	Independent	A voter who does not support any particular party.	4
5270928358	precinct	A voting district.	5
5270928362	National Convention	A gathering of local and state party members chosen to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates.	6
5270928364	patronage	The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty.	7
5270928365	Caucus	A private meeting of party leaders to choose candidates for office.	8
5270928366	Nominating Convention	An official public meeting of a party to choose candidates for office.	9
5270928368	direct primary	An election in which party members select people to run in the general election.	10
5270928369	closed primary	An election in which only members of a political party can vote.	11
5270928370	open primary	An election in which all voters may participate.	12
5270928372	runoff primary	A 2nd primary election between the two candidates who received the most votes in the first primary.	13
5270928373	ticket	The candidates for president and vice president.	14
6732854115	poll tax	Money paid in order to vote	15
6732856583	Political Action Committee (PAC)	An organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates	16
6732858139	suffrage	The right to vote	17
6732860391	propaganda	The use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion	18
6732862524	absentee ballot	One that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on election day	19