Political Party quiz

Political Party

A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections

Two-Party system

A country where two major parties dominate elections

Third Party

A political party that challenges the two political parties

Platform

The overall set of principles and positions adopted by a political party

Plank

One specific issue or belief within a party’s platform

Ideological Party

A party based on a set of beliefs about government and society,

One-Party System

A system with only one political party, typically not democratic

Precinct

A geographic area containing a specific number of voters who vote at the same place.

Political Machine

A strong party organization that wins elections year after year

Platform

A statement of a party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on issues.

Plurality

When a candidate receives the most votes, but less that 50%C

Closed Primary

A nomination election where only declared party members can vote.

National Convention

The meeting where party members nominate presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

Direct Primary

An election where voters choose party nominees for the general election

Majority

More than half of all voters cast

Ward

A larger election district made up of several precincts

Petition

A method for getting a candidate on the ballot through signatures.