AP GOV Chapter 13 Terms Flashcards
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What is the Rust Belt?

Parts of the northeastern and Midwestern US characterized by declining industry, aging factories, and a falling population.

What does the term Electorate refer to?

All of the people entitled to vote in a given election.

Define Mandate in the context of government.

Requirements that direct states and local governments to provide additional services under the threat of penalties or as a condition of the receipt of federal grant money.

What are Superdelegates?

<p>Party leaders and elected officials who become delegates to the national convention without having to run in primaries or caucuses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Prospective Judgment?

<p>A voter's evaluation of a candidate based on what he or she pledges to do about an issue if elected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Retrospective Judgment mean?

<p>A voter's evaluation of a candidate based on past performance on a particular issue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Primaries?

<p>Elections held before the general election in which voters decide which of a party's candidates will be the party's nominee for the general election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Runoff Primary?

<p>A second primary election held when no candidate wins a majority of the votes in the first primary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Crossover Voting.

<p>Voting by a member of one party for a candidate of another party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Raiding in the context of elections?

<p>An organized attempt by voters of one party to influence the primary results of the other party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Open and Closed Primaries?

<p>An open primary allows any registered voter to vote in any party's primary, while a closed primary only allows registered party members to vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Nonpartisan Primary?

<p>A primary election in which political parties do not play a role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define General Election.

<p>An election held to choose which candidate will hold office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Initiative?

<p>Some states allow citizens to come up with their own ideas for laws to put on an election ballot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Referendum mean?

<p>A state-level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Recall?

<p>A procedure allowing the people to vote to dismiss an elected official from state office before his or her term has expired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Winner-take-all Primary?

<p>The candidate who wins the most votes in a state secures all of that state's delegates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Proportional Representation Primary.

<p>An election system in which each party running receives the proportion of legislative seats corresponding to its proportion of the vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Caucus?

<p>A meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office and to decide the platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Iowa and New Hampshire in elections?

<p>Iowa hosts the first caucus and New Hampshire hosts the first primary in the nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Regional Primaries?

<p>A proposal by critics of the caucuses and presidential primaries to replace these electoral methods with a series of primaries held in each geographic region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'smoke filled rooms' and 'dark horses' refer to?

<p>This term refers to political bargaining conducted privately by influential people and a little-known candidate unexpectedly nominated by a major party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Super Tuesday'?

<p>A day on which several US states hold primary elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Invisible Primary.

<p>Early attempts to raise money, line up campaign consultants, generate media attention, and get commitments for support even before candidates announce they are running.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Front-loading in elections?

<p>Many states have pushed forward the date of their primary elections due to the importance of early primaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Delegates?

<p>A person who is chosen or elected to represent a person or group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are Electors?

<p>People elected by the voters in a presidential election as members of the electoral college.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Realignment?

<p>A process in which a substantial group of voters switches party allegiance, producing a long-term change in the political landscape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Critical Election.

<p>An election when significant groups of voters change their traditional patterns of party loyalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Secular Realignment mean?

<p>The gradual rearrangement of party coalitions, based more on demographic shifts than on shocks to the political system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Constituent Services?

<p>Services a representative in Congress provides, such as helping with visas and getting involved in local issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Incumbency Advantages?

<p>Credit claiming, access to media, easier fundraising, and campaign experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Reapportionment.

<p>The process by which representative districts are switched according to population shifts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gerrymandering?

<p>The drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party, group, or incumbent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 12th Amendment require?

<p>It requires separate Electoral ballots for President and Vice President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Motor-voter legislation?

<p>It requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for their driver's license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the McCain-Feingold law limit?

<p>It limited the amount of soft money that could be raised by political parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

<p>A law that eliminated various devices used to restrict voting by black people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Political Terms and Concepts

  • The Rust Belt: Regions in the northeastern and Midwestern US marked by industrial decline, aging factories, and decreasing population.

  • Electorate: The collective group of individuals eligible to vote in elections.

  • Mandate: Federal requirements compelling state and local governments to provide services, often tied to federal funding.

  • Superdelegates: Party leaders and officials who can attend the national convention without winning a primary.

  • Prospective Judgment: Voter assessment of a candidate based on their future promises and proposed policies.

  • Retrospective Judgment: Voter assessment of a candidate based on their past performance and actions.

Election Process Components

  • Primaries: Pre-general election elections where party members select their nominee.

  • Runoff Primary: A secondary election occurring when no candidate achieves a majority in the first primary.

  • Crossover Voting: Members of one political party voting for a candidate in another party's primary.

  • Raiding: Coordinated efforts by voters of one party to influence another party's primary outcome.

  • Open vs. Closed Primaries: Open primaries allow any registered voter to participate; closed primaries restrict voting to registered party members only.

  • Nonpartisan Primary: An election where political parties do not influence the process, often seen in local elections.

  • General Election: The election to determine which candidate will assume office.

Direct Democracy Mechanisms

  • Initiative: A process enabling citizens to propose legislation for the ballot, requiring signatures for qualification.

  • Referendum: A method allowing voters to approve or reject proposed legislation or constitutional amendments at the state level.

  • Recall: A procedure enabling voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.

Delegate and Primary Types

  • Winner-Take-All Primary: The candidate obtaining the most votes secures all delegates from that state.

  • Proportional Representation Primary: Seats are allocated to parties based on the percentage of votes received.

  • Caucus: A local gathering for party members to select officials or candidates and establish party platforms.

  • Iowa & New Hampshire: First states to hold caucus and primary, respectively, setting the tone for the election cycle.

  • Regional Primaries: Proposed reform for conducting primaries within geographic regions to streamline the electoral process.

Campaign Dynamics

  • Smoke-Filled Rooms & Dark Horses: Refers to secretive political negotiations; "dark horses" are unexpected candidates who achieve nominations.

  • Super Tuesday: A significant day when multiple states conduct their primary elections.

  • Invisible Primary: Early fundraising and campaign efforts occurring before formal announcements of candidacy.

  • Front-Loading: The trend of states scheduling their primaries earlier to increase their political impact.

Electoral Mechanics and Laws

  • Delegates: Individuals selected to represent a specific group at national conventions.

  • Electors: Individuals elected to cast votes in the Electoral College during presidential elections.

  • Realignment: A shift in party allegiance among a significant voter group, resulting in long-term political changes.

  • Critical Election: An election marked by notable shifts in voter loyalty and party alignment.

  • Secular Realignment: A gradual reshaping of party coalitions due to demographic changes rather than political crises.

Congressional Factors

  • Constituent Services: Assistance provided by Congress members to address local concerns and support constituents.

  • Incumbency Advantages: Benefits enjoyed by current officeholders, including name recognition and media access.

Redistricting and Voting Legislation

  • Reapportionment: Adjusting representation based on population shifts, ensuring districts have balanced populations.

  • Gerrymandering: Manipulation of district boundaries to favor a specific party or group.

  • 12th Amendment: Establishes separate electoral ballots for the President and Vice President.

  • Motor-Voter Law: Mandates voter registration at the same time as obtaining a driver's license.

  • McCain-Feingold Act: Legislation limiting soft money contributions to political parties.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965: Landmark legislation eliminating discriminatory voting practices, ensuring African American voting rights.

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