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Party Polarization
The growing ideological distance between political parties.
Political Party
An organized group that shares similar beliefs and seeks to influence government policy.
Linkage Institutions
Organizations that connect citizens to the government.
Rational-Choice Theory
The idea that individuals make political decisions based on their own interests.
Party Image
The public perception of a political party.
Ticket Splitting
Voting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot.
Party Machines
Highly organized political groups that maintain control through patronage.
Patronage
The awarding of government jobs to loyal party members.
Closed Primaries
Primaries where only registered party members can vote.
Open Primaries
Primaries that allow any registered voter to participate.
National Convention
A gathering to nominate a party’s presidential candidate.
National Committee
A group managing party affairs between conventions.
National Chairperson
The leader of a political party’s national committee.
Coalition
An alliance of political groups working together.
Party Eras
Periods characterized by a dominant political party.
Critical Elections
Elections that signal major shifts in political alignment.
Party Realignment
A significant shift in the balance of power between parties.
New Deal Coalition
A diverse coalition supporting the Democratic Party in the 1930s.
Party Dealignment
A trend of voters identifying as independents rather than with a specific party.
Third Parties
Political parties other than the two dominant ones.
Winner-Take-All System
An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins all the electoral votes.
Proportional Representation
An electoral system where parties gain seats based on the percentage of votes they receive.
Coalition Government
A government formed by multiple parties working together.
Responsible Party Model
A theory suggesting parties should present clear platforms and be held accountable for their governance.