Voting/Elections
The election where voters chose their candidates for the Presidency.
what is a primary?
a political party that values government intervention and increased programs.
What is Democrat?
a political viewpoint that prefers more taxes and government programs.
What is liberal?
process of choosing candidates on state and federal levels.
What is nomination?
an election in which anyone can vote regardless of registration.
What are open primary elections?
political parties other than two major parties.
What are third parties?
Political ideology that favors smaller government
What is Conservative?
main function of political parties in the US.
What is nominating candidates and getting them elected?
only registered party members can vote in this election.
What is a closed primary election?
a political party that values traditional family values, strengthen boarders, and limited government intervention.
What is Republican?
the two sides of the political spectrum.
What are Liberal and Conservative?
gives the public info on candidates, laws, and encourages members to vote.
What is informing?
a meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office.
What is a caucus?
political party that prefers as little government interference as possible.
What is Libertarian?
political ideology that supports affirmative action.
What is liberal?
party in government that has the most members.
What is Majority?
election system in which the candidate with the most votes win.
What is a winner take all election system?
a political party's views on major issues.
What is platform?
the political ideology to the left of liberal
What is Radical?
a party function that criticizes and “calls-out” other parties.
What are watchdogs?