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What is Political Gridlock?

  • A stalemate when parties refuse to budge (correct)
  • An election campaign strategy
  • A political agreement between parties
  • A situation when political rivals reach a compromise

    • What is a Political Party?

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

    What does Partisanship refer to?

    Loyalty to a political cause or party.

    What is Party Organization?

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

    What is meant by Party in Government?

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

    Who are the party in Electorate?

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

    What does Party Identification signify?

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

    What is the Responsible Party Model?

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

    What is a Party Platform?

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

    What are party activists?

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

    What are Party Machines?

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

    Who are Party Bosses?

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

    What are Party Bases?

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

    What is Patronage?

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

    What is a Party Primary?

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

    What are Party Eras?

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

    What signifies a Critical Election?

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

    What does Realignment refer to?

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

    What does Dealignment refer to?

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

    What is Electioneering?

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

    What are Closed Primaries?

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

    What are Open Primaries?

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

    What is a Nominating Convention?

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

    What is an Invisible Primary?

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

    What is an Electoral Mandate?

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

    What does Front Loading refer to?

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

    What is a Front Runner?

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

    What is a GOTV drive?

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

    What are Government Matching Funds?

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

    What is an Issue Advocacy Ad?

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

    What does Issue Ownership refer to?

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

    What is Momentum in the context of elections?

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

    What is the Motor Voter Bill?

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

    What are Immigrants?

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

    What is Naturalization?

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

    What is Asylum?

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

    Who are Refugees?

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

    What is Political Culture?

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

    What are Values?

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

    What does Normative relate to?

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

    What is Individualism?

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

    What are Ideologies?

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

    What are Communitarians?

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

    Study Notes

    Political Concepts and Terms

    • Political Gridlock: A situation where political rivals consistently refuse to compromise, leading to a stalemate in governance.
    • Political Party: A collective of citizens sharing similar ideologies, aiming to gain government control to promote their policies.
    • Partisanship: Loyalty and strong commitment to a specific political party or cause.
    • Party Organization: The official structure responsible for executing the political functions of a party.
    • Party in Government: Elected officials belonging to a specific political party.
    • Party in Electorate: Average citizens who identify with and support a political party.
    • Party Identification: The affiliation of voters with a political party.

    Party Function and Dynamics

    • Responsible Party Model: Defines an effective party government by requiring clear ideological distinctions, candidate commitments, accountability to voters, and party discipline.
    • Party Platform: A comprehensive list of policies endorsed by a party, which elected officials commit to enact.
    • Party Activists: Committed members who engage in the practical efforts of campaigning for their party.
    • Party Machines: Organizations that provide direct services to voters in exchange for electoral support.
    • Party Bosses: Influential leaders in urban settings who control campaigning and patronage.

    Electoral Processes

    • Party Bases: Core members of a political party who consistently vote for its candidates.
    • Patronage: Practice of rewarding party supporters with jobs or favors post-election.
    • Party Primary: A process in which certified party members nominate candidates, shifting power from party bosses to the electorate.
    • Party Eras: Periods characterized by one party dominating both the presidency and Congress.
    • Critical Election: An election indicating a major shift in voter allegiance from one party to another.
    • Realignment: A significant and enduring change in party loyalty among voters, often associated with new policy directions.
    • Dealignment: A trend where voters increasingly identify as independents instead of aligning with major parties.

    Campaign Strategies and Elections

    • Electioneering: The activities aimed at getting candidates elected to public office.
    • Closed Primaries: Primary elections limited to registered party members only.
    • Open Primaries: Elections allowing any eligible voter, regardless of party affiliation, to participate.
    • Nominating Convention: A formal assembly where political parties select their candidates.
    • Invisible Primary: Pre-election activities focused on fundraising, consultant coordination, and media engagement prior to official candidacy announcements.
    • Electoral Mandate: The belief that a candidate’s election win reflects widespread public support for their proposed policies.
    • Front Loading: The scheduling of presidential primaries early in the election season to maximize influence.
    • Front Runner: A candidate who leads in polls and is expected to win the nomination or election.
    • GOTV Drive: Initiatives aimed at mobilizing and increasing voter turnout among supporters.

    Funding and Advertisement

    • Government Matching Funds: Federal financial support provided to qualified presidential candidates during their campaigns.
    • Issue Advocacy Ads: Unregulated advertisements that promote particular policy issues without endorsing specific candidates.
    • Issue Ownership: A political party's reputation for competence in particular policy areas.

    Voter Registration and Immigration

    • Momentum: Public perception that a candidate is growing in electoral strength.
    • Motor Voter Bill: Legislation allowing simultaneous voter registration with driver's license applications and state benefits.
    • Immigrants: Individuals who permanently relocate to another country.
    • Naturalization: The legal process by which a non-citizen acquires citizenship in a country.
    • Asylum: Protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution in their home country.

    Political Culture and Values

    • Political Culture: A collective set of attitudes and practices influencing political behavior, including beliefs about societal ideals.
    • Values: Individual principles determining what is significant in life.
    • Normative: Pertaining to established standards or norms, especially in behavior.
    • Individualism: The principle of personal independence and self-reliance.
    • Ideologies: Systems of thought shaping political theories and policies.
    • Communitarians: Philosophers advocating for the bond between the individual and the community.

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    Test your knowledge on essential political concepts and terms, including political gridlock, partisanship, and party organization. This quiz covers key definitions and dynamics that shape the political landscape. Perfect for students of political science or anyone interested in understanding governance.

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