Chapter 7: The Electoral Process
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- Q1nominationThe official endorsement of a candidate for office by a political party. Generally, success in the nomination game requires momentum, money, and media attention.30s
- Q2general electionelection in which voters decide which candidates will actually fill elective public offices.30s
- Q3CaucusA meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office and to decide the platform.30s
- Q4direct primaryA primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office.30s
- Q5closed primaryA primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote.30s
- Q6open primaryA primary election in which voters may choose in which party to vote as they enter the polling place.30s
- Q7blanket primarya primary election in which each voter may vote for candidates from both parties.30s
- Q8runoff primaryA second primary election held when no candidate wins a majority of the votes in the first primary.30s
- Q9nonpartisan electionA local or judicial election in which candidates are not selected or endorsed by political parties and party affiliation is not listed on ballots.30s
- Q10For what reasons is the making if nominations so important in the election process?1. As a prime function of political parties in the US30s
- Q11See image2. Leading reason for decentralized character of two major parties30s
- Q12Explain the difference between a closed primary and an open primary?1. Open primary is an election in which any voter can cast a ballot30s
- Q13See image2. Closed primary is an election in which only declared party members can vote30s
- Q14What is a nonpartisan election?an election in which candidates' party affiliations are not listed on the ballot.30s
- Q15What is a caucus and what events led to its demise as a method for nominating candidates?Like-minded people who meet to decide who they'll vote for. The caucus used to be a private meeting, but as political parties appeared, they broadened the membership. However, the spread of democracy spurred opposition to the Caucasus, and more people condemned it for closed character. Three leaders Jackson, Clay, and Quincy boycotted the caucus, as it became too much of a closed process.30s