LINKAGE INSTITUTIONS - Political Parties VOCAB AP GOV

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Agenda (political)

A set of policy priorities and issues that political actors - parties, interest groups, or leaders- seek to dance and implements through government action

Alignment (voter)

The long term pattern of a voter’s party loyalty and issue preferences, often reflected in repeated support for a particular party across elections

Bipartisan

Supported by members of both major political parties, often used to describe legislation or initiatives that attract cross party cooperation

Conservative

A political ideology that generally emphasizes limited government, free market principles, individual responsibility, and the preservation of traditional social institutions

Democratic Party

One of the two major U.S. political parties, generally associated with liberal ideology, support for an active government role in addressing social and economic issues, and protections of civil right

Divided government

A situation in which different political parties control different branches of government

Economic party

A minor party whose platform and voter appeal are primarily based on economic grievances or programs-such as advocating racial monetary policy, labor reforms, or redistribution

“Establishment”

The network of party leaders, elected officials, major donors, and institutional actors who hold significant influence over party decisions, nominations, and strategy

Green Party

A minor politics party that prioritizes environmental protection, social injustice, grassroots, democracy, and nonviolence, often advocating progressive policy solutions

Ideology (political)

A consistent set of beliefs and values about the proper purpose and scope of government and best policies to address public problems

Ideological party

A minor party grounded in a comprehensive set of beliefs about government and society, promoting a coherent ideological agenda (socialism, libertarianism) across many policy areas

Liberal

A political ideology that typically supports a more active role for government in promoting social welfare, reducing economic inequality, and protecting civil liberties

Libertarian Party

A minor political party that emphasizes individual liberty, minimal government intervention in both economic and social matters, and strong protection of civil liberties

Major party

A political party that regularly contests and whins public office and holds significant electoral support nationally (in the U.S., the Democratic and Republican parties)

Minor party

A political party with relatively small electoral support that rarely wins major offices but can influence policy or elections outcomes (also third parties)

Moderate

An individual or political position that avoids extreme views and often favors pragmatic, centrist solutions that blend elements from both major ideologies

Party base

The core supporters of a political party who are most loyal, active, and likely to vote consistently for the party’s candidates

Platform

A formal set of principles, policy positions, and goals adopted by a political party at its national conventions to guide its candidates and communicate priorities to voters

Political issue stance

A specific position an individual or party takes on public policy question (supporting stricter environmental regulations or opposing tax increases)

Republican Party

One of the two major U.S. political parties, generally associated with conservative ideology, support for limited government, free market policies, and traditional social values

Single issue party

A minor party organize around a single public policy concern, seeking to influence public debate or pressure major parties to adopt its position

Splinter party

A minor party formed by a fraction that has broken away from one of the major parties, often centered on a particular leader or disagreement with party direction