Mr. Austin - Chapter 16 "Political Parties"

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

Formed as an anti-slavery party before the Civil War

Third parties are also known as

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

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

Party typically supported by business professionals and business owners

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

Several adjoining voting districts

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

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

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

The Liberty Party and the Free Soil Party are examples of

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

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

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

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

Authoritarian governments and theocracies are examples of

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

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

A voting district

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

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

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

Political party traditional supported by minority (nonwhite) voters

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

The type of party that focuses on overall change

A government dominated by religion and/or religious leaders

Political party most associated with conservative legislation

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

First political party to use nominating convention for choosing presidential candidates

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

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

The older of today's two major political parties.

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

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

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

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

The group that controls the way a convention is run

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

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

A second primary between two candidates with the most votes

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

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

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

Politically party that Independent voters most often support in presidential elections