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Three Heads of a Political Party
Refers to the party in the electorate (voters), party as an organization (structure and staff), and party in government (elected officials), each influencing policies and elections.
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Linkage Institutions
Structures in society that connect the government to the public, which include political parties, elections, interest groups, and media.
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Party Identification
An individual's psychological attachment to a political party, which often influences their voting behavior.
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Closed Primaries
Primaries in which only registered party members can vote to select that party's candidates.
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Open Primaries
Primaries that allow any registered voter to participate in any party's primary election, regardless of their own party affiliation.
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Blanket Primaries
Primaries where voters can choose candidates from any party for each office on the ballot.
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National Convention
A gathering of delegates from a political party to nominate presidential candidates and establish party platforms.
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National Committee
The principal organization of a political party that manages party affairs between national conventions.
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National Chairperson
The person responsible for the day-to-day operations of a political party and serves as its spokesperson.
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Critical Election
An election that signals a significant and lasting shift in the political landscape, often leading to realignment.
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Responsible Party Model
A theory that advocates for parties to present clear policy alternatives, hold their members accountable, and work towards collective governance.
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Party Realignment
A dramatic change in the political system, often involving the displacement of the majority party by a new majority party.
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Third Parties
Political parties other than the two major parties that seek to gain representation in government.
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Coalition
An alliance of political groups or parties that come together to achieve a common goal.
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Party Competition
The contest between political parties for control of governmental offices or influence over policy.
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Rational-Choice Theory
A framework for understanding behavior, assuming individuals make decisions based on rational calculations to maximize benefits.
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Winner-Take-All System
An electoral system where the candidate receiving the most votes wins all of the electoral votes or a single office.
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