Interest Groups
This interest group pursues a broader range of issues, grouped around a central theme. Example: National Organization for Women.
What is a Multi-issue interest group
The process of deciding which candidate will appear on the general election ballot to undertake parties banner.
What is nomination
Allowing others to do work on your behalf is an example of:
Free rider problem
This is the amount of times a presidential candidate was denied the presidency despite winning the popular vote:
4
These benefits have value (i.e. t-shirts and plaques)
Material benefits
Focuses primarily or exclusively on one issue such as the environment, peace or abortion.
What are single issue interest groups
What type of primary system is practiced in most states where voters are allowed to participate in the primary election without declaring membership in a party. This system also allows the voter to choose to vote in the Republican or the Democratic primary and no record is kept.
Open Primary System
The effort began in 1848 and ended with the 19th Amendment
Right to Vote for Women
This rule is used in 48 states and puts a premium on winning the right combination of states to equal at least 270
The Unit Rule
These benefits are social
Solidarity benefits
A group who represents generally well-paid and highly educated people in a specific profession.
What are Professional associations
FECA stands for
What is Federal Election Campaign Act
Political parties that are not the main ones are called
Minority Party
Residents living in _____ states are often overwhelmed with campaigning ads, phone calls, mailings and rallies.
Swing States
Individuals/organizations that give money to groups & also help form and sustain interest groups
Patrons
Nonprofit institutions that conduct research and often engage in advocacy on issues of public interest and a strong ideological viewpoint
What are Think tanks
Known as super PACs.
What are Political Action Committees
The __________ list liberties that ensure out right to petition the government
Bill of Rights
This court case was the most significant election-centered court decision in American History
Buckley vs Valeo (1976)
Group membership benefits that that give a sense of satisfaction that you are contributing to a worthwhile call.
Purposive benefits