Mr. Austin - Chapter 16 "Political Parties"

All early presidential candidates (1800-1824) were chosen this way

Third parties are also known as

Authoritarian governments and theocracies are examples of

The way nearly all elected officials are selected in the United States

Multi-party systems represent different beliefs or _?_ about government

Party traditionally supported by older (over the age of 50) voters

A political party's statement of principles, beliefs and positions on key issues

At conventions candidates attempt to win the support of _?_ delegates

Political party traditional supported by minority (nonwhite) voters

To award jobs, contracts or government positions to reward party loyalty

A government dominated by religion and/or religious leaders

The political party of the current president (Donald J. Trump)

Type of election where only members of a political party may vote

The most significant splinter party in any presidential election (based on electoral votes)

Powerful party leaders whose influence led to primary elections as the selection method used

System in which a candidate receives a percentage of delegates equal to their popular vote

A voting district

His revolt against "king Caucus" after the 1824 election led to the nominating convention idea

Candidates for president and vice president are called the party's

When multiple parties combine to form a majority it is known as

The older of today's two major political parties.

In each voting district, the party volunteer who organizes workers and activities

Party that younger voters (under the age of 30) traditionally vote for

The type of party that focuses on overall change

This state was at the center of 25 contended electoral votes in the 2000 (Bush/Gore) election

Any party other than Republican or Democratic is referred to as _?_

Receiving more votes than any other candidate (not necessarily a majority)

Party that six of the last ten presidents (including those serving two terms) have been from

First political party to use nominating convention for choosing presidential candidates

Politically party that Independent voters most often support in presidential elections

This takes place at a national convention right before it ends (adjournment)

The Liberty Party and the Free Soil Party are examples of

The group that controls the way a convention is run

This was the first party (or type of party) to propose minimum wages and health insurance

The Loyal Oppostion (party out of power) serves as the _?_ of government.

A second primary between two candidates with the most votes

Party typically supported by business professionals and business owners

Formed as an anti-slavery party before the Civil War

The third party candidate who received the most popular votes in any presidential election was

Committee that must approve the delegations from each state at a national convention

The modern day Republican Party was formed from the _?_ Party

Which group that traditionally supports democrats voted for overwhelmingly for Trump in 2016

Political party most associated with conservative legislation

Several adjoining voting districts

This group from all 50 states runs the political party between conventions