vocab
Party
group of people with corresponding political ideologies.
Precincts
political districts.
plank
different parts of a political platform
libertarians
Value privacy and limited government.
Know nothing party
very right wing party that was anti immigrant and anti catholic.
party platform
The parties stance on large issues.
coalition
A government that is constructed of different forces.
one party system
The government allows only one political party; usually this isn't a happy system.
Green party
Supports legislation that protects the environment; also supports LGBTQ+ rights and non violent acts.
Federalists
wanted strong national government
third party
party other than the main two.
Closed Primary
People can only vote in these if they are politically affiliated with the party.
Multi party system
The government allows for many parties; this one lets people argue and think for themselves.
pacifist party
supports nonviolent protest and advocates for reduced conflict.
anti federalists
wanted a smaller and less intrusive federal government.
candidate
person nominated for an election.
open primary
anybody can vote.
Political spectrum
method of classifying people's different political beliefs.
Communist party
They want to bring communism to the US.
whig
wanted a national bank, federal aid, and protective tariffs.
nominate
To enter or propose a candidate for an election.
Secret ballot
Method of voting used to eliminate discrimination based on the voters choices.
elector
someone with the privilege to vote.
Marijuana party
want to legalize marijuana and support LGBTQ+ rights.
Dixiecrat
southern democrats who supported racism and segregation.