unit 5 AP gov

sufferage

the right to vote in political elections

19th amendment

women can vote

15th amendment

equal voting rights for all

24th amendment

abolition of poll tax

26th amendment

voting age lowered to 18

voting rights act 1965

landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting.

rational choice

voting based of self interest

retrospective voting

voters vote based on candidates past performance

prospective voting

vote based on how candidate will perform

political efficacy

belief that one’s actions can influence government and political processes

motor voter act

if you have a driver license you can get registered to vote increasing voter turnout

party platform

a formal set of principles and goals that outlines the party's stance on various issues, serving as a guiding framework for.

party coalition

refers to the collection of diverse demographic groups, interest groups, and voting blocs that consistently support a political party's agenda and candidates.

critical election

pivotal moments in American political history when significant shifts occur in the electoral alignment of voters, leading to long-lasting changes in political party support.

realignment

a significant and lasting shift in the political landscape, particularly in the party system, where the alignment of voters and parties changes dramatically

dealignment

increasing disconnect from political parties

party conventions

large gatherings organized by political parties to nominate candidates for public office, party platform, and common agenda

national committee

an organization that oversees the activities of a political party at the national level, manage party affairs, strategy, and raise funds

party chairperson

head of party’s national committee

demographic shifts

significant changes in population’s makeup over time

regional realignment

long lasting shift in party loyalty in specific areas

party polarization

growing ideological difference between parties

single issue party

organization that focuses exclusively on one specific area of public policy, advocacy, or concern,

idealogical party

group committed to a comprehensive, consistent set of beliefs rather than just winning elections

economic protest party

a minor third party that emerges during times of economic distress to express anger against the perceived failings of the two major parties.

issue advocacy

It focuses on raising awareness, influencing public opinion, and advocating for legislative changes related to the issue at hand.