Political Concepts and Terms Quiz

A group of citizens united by ideology seeking control of government to promote their ideas and policies.

Loyalty to a political cause or party.

<p>The official structure that conducts the political business of parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members of a party who have been elected to serve in government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ordinary citizens who identify with the party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voter affiliation with a political party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Party government when four conditions are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A list of policy positions a party endorses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rank and file members who carry out the party's electioneering efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass based party systems providing services for votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Party leaders who exercise control over electioneering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members of a political party who consistently vote for that party's candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system of rewarding supporters with jobs or favors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nomination of party candidates by registered party members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extended periods of political stability with one party in control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An election signaling a significant change in party allegiance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A long term shift in party allegiance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A trend towards independence among voters</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of getting a person elected to public office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary elections in which only registered party members may vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary elections where eligible voters do not need to be registered party members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A formal gathering to choose candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early attempts to garner support before officially announcing candidacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perception that an election victory signals broad support for policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scheduling of presidential primaries early in the primary season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The leading candidate expected to win the nomination or election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Efforts to maximize voter turnout among supporters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Money given by the federal government to qualified presidential candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advertisements promoting certain issue positions without endorsing specific candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tendency of one party to be seen as more competent in a specific policy area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The public perception that a candidate is gaining electoral strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legislation allowing voters to register while applying for a driver's license.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal act by which a non-citizen may acquire citizenship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection granted by a nation to a political refugee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals granted protection who have left their native country as political refugees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A set of attitudes and practices shaping political behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person's principles or standards of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing or deriving from a standard of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system of ideas forming the basis of political theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A philosophy emphasizing the connection between individuals and the community.</p> Signup and view all the answers