7. 3 point clue
The House of Representatives does not have this power.
2 point clue
1 point clue
8. 3 point clue
The House of Representatives does not have this power.
2 point clue
This is typically established by primaries, caucuses or political
conventions.
1 point clue
9. 3 point clue
The House of Representatives does not have this power.
2 point clue
This is typically established by primaries, caucuses or political
conventions.
1 point clue
Sonia Sotomayor had been given this by President Obama in May
2009
10. Nomination
3 point clue
The House of Representatives does not have this power.
2 point clue
This is typically established by primaries, caucuses or political
conventions.
1 point clue
Sonia Sotomayor had been given this by President Obama in May
2009
12. 3 point clue
Before this, candidates were nominated at conventions and through
caucuses
2 point clue
1 point clue
13. 3 point clue
Before this, candidates were nominated at conventions and through
caucuses
2 point clue
Was introduced as early as 1842
1 point clue
14. 3 point clue
Before this, candidates were nominated at conventions and through
caucuses
2 point clue
Was introduced as early as 1842
1 point clue
A nominating election in which all party member may vote to choose
the party’s candidate
15. Direct Primary
3 point clue
Before this, candidates were nominated at conventions and through
caucuses
2 point clue
Was introduced as early as 1842
1 point clue
A nominating election in which all party member may vote to choose
the party’s candidate
17. 3 point clue
Used in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.
2 point clue
1 point clue
18. 3 point clue
Used in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.
2 point clue
Prevents the emergence of strong third parties.
1 point clue
19. 3 point clue
Used in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.
2 point clue
Prevents the emergence of strong third parties.
1 point clue
Winner-takes-all.
20. Plurality System
3 point clue
Used in Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.
2 point clue
Prevents the emergence of strong third parties.
1 point clue
Winner-takes-all.
22. 3 point clue
A second round is only needed if no candidate receives a
majority in the first round.
2 point clue
1 point clue
23. 3 point clue
A second round is only needed if no candidate receives a
majority in the first round.
2 point clue
A type of an election when voters in a specific area pick candidates
for a later election.
1 point clue
24. 3 point clue
A second round is only needed if no candidate receives a
majority in the first round.
2 point clue
A type of an election when voters in a specific area pick candidates
for a later election.
1 point clue
Top two candidates from this primary advance to general election
regardless of party alliance.
25. Run-off Primary
3 point clue
A second round is only needed if no candidate receives a
majority in the first round.
2 point clue
A type of an election when voters in a specific area pick candidates
for a later election.
1 point clue
Top two candidates from this primary advance to general election
regardless of party alliance.
27. 3 point clue
Also known as a "manifesto".
2 point clue
1 point clue
28. 3 point clue
Also known as a "manifesto".
2 point clue
Can be broken down into individualized "planks".
1 point clue
29. 3 point clue
Also known as a "manifesto".
2 point clue
Can be broken down into individualized "planks".
1 point clue
Often is a list of things a party is for or against.
30. Platform
3 point clue
Also known as a "manifesto".
2 point clue
Can be broken down into individualized "planks".
1 point clue
Often is a list of things a party is for or against.
32. 3 point clue
Most limited delegate at National Convention
2 point clue
1 point clue
33. 3 point clue
Most limited delegate at National Convention
2 point clue
Required to place vote according to majority of representative state
1 point clue
34. 3 point clue
Most limited delegate at National Convention
2 point clue
Required to place vote according to majority of representative state
1 point clue
35. Pledged Delegate
3 point clue
Most limited delegate at National Convention
2 point clue
Required to place vote according to majority of representative state
1 point clue
37. 3 point clue
In the 1990s, this apparently became a “disadvantage” because voters came
to dislike “professional politicians” who were responsible for problems
such as chronic budget deficits, the politician’s “exemption” from laws, etc.
2 point clue
1 point clue
38. 3 point clue
In the 1990s, this apparently became a “disadvantage” because voters came
to dislike “professional politicians” who were responsible for problems
such as chronic budget deficits, the politician’s “exemption” from laws, etc.
2 point clue
________ get 1/3 of their campaign funds from P.A.C.s.
1 point clue
39. 3 point clue
In the 1990s, this apparently became a “disadvantage” because voters came
to dislike “professional politicians” who were responsible for problems
such as chronic budget deficits, the politician’s “exemption” from laws, etc.
2 point clue
________ get 1/3 of their campaign funds from P.A.C.s.
1 point clue
The greatest advantage of _________ is name recognition.
40. Incumbent
3 point clue
In the 1990s, this apparently became a “disadvantage” because voters came
to dislike “professional politicians” who were responsible for problems
such as chronic budget deficits, the politician’s “exemption” from laws, etc.
2 point clue
________ get 1/3 of their campaign funds from P.A.C.s.
1 point clue
The greatest advantage of _________ is name recognition.
42. 3 point clue
Pre-Super Tuesday
2 point clue
1 point clue
43. 3 point clue
Pre-Super Tuesday
2 point clue
Method states use to try to increase influence on party nominations
1 point clue
44. 3 point clue
Pre-Super Tuesday
2 point clue
Method states use to try to increase influence on party nominations
1 point clue
Schedule primaries earlier and earlier
45. Front-Loading
3 point clue
Pre-Super Tuesday
2 point clue
Method states use to try to increase influence on party nominations
1 point clue
Schedule primaries earlier and earlier
47. 3 point clue
Only the most dedicated partisans attend, such as the Liberals of the
Democratic Party and the Conservatives of the Republican Party.
2 point clue
1 point clue
48. 3 point clue
Only the most dedicated partisans attend, such as the Liberals of the
Democratic Party and the Conservatives of the Republican Party.
2 point clue
This was used in the early 19th century, when members of Congress
from a party would meet to pick a presidential candidate.
1 point clue
49. 3 point clue
Only the most dedicated partisans attend, such as the Liberals of the
Democratic Party and the Conservatives of the Republican Party.
2 point clue
This was used in the early 19th century, when members of Congress
from a party would meet to pick a presidential candidate.
1 point clue
This system has now been replaced by national nominating conventions.
50. Caucus
3 point clue
Only the most dedicated partisans attend, such as the Liberals of the
Democratic Party and the Conservatives of the Republican Party.
2 point clue
This was used in the early 19th century, when members of Congress
from a party would meet to pick a presidential candidate.
1 point clue
This system has now been replaced by national nominating conventions.
52. 3 point clue
Also known as “free love.”
2 point clue
1 point clue
53. 3 point clue
Also known as “free love.”
2 point clue
Alaska and Washington State have this kind of primary.
1 point clue
54. 3 point clue
Also known as “free love.”
2 point clue
Alaska and Washington State have this kind of primary.
1 point clue
You mark a ballot and select a Democratic for one office and a
Republican for another office.
55. Blanket Primary
3 point clue
Also known as “free love.”
2 point clue
Alaska and Washington State have this kind of primary.
1 point clue
You mark a ballot and select a Democratic for one office and a
Republican for another office.
57. 3 point clue
4th election in which the electoral vote didn’t reflect the popular vote.
2 point clue
1 point clue
58. 3 point clue
4th election in which the electoral vote didn’t reflect the popular vote.
2 point clue
Election involved George W. Bush and Al Gore.
1 point clue
59. 3 point clue
4th election in which the electoral vote didn’t reflect the popular vote.
2 point clue
Election involved George W. Bush and Al Gore.
1 point clue
This occurred in a state that had a recount in votes.
60. 2000 Florida Election
Controversy
3 point clue
4th election in which the electoral vote didn’t reflect the popular vote.
2 point clue
Election involved George W. Bush and Al Gore.
1 point clue
This occurred in a state that had a recount in votes.
66. 3 point clue
In the 1980 election, Reagan used these to his advantage to portray himself as
a strong leader and Carter, his opponent, as weak in foreign policy
2 point clue
1 point clue
67. 3 point clue
In the 1980 election, Reagan used these to his advantage to portray himself as
a strong leader and Carter, his opponent, as weak in foreign policy
2 point clue
Elections, media, political parties, and interest groups make up these
1 point clue
68. 3 point clue
In the 1980 election, Reagan used these to his advantage to portray himself as
a strong leader and Carter, his opponent, as weak in foreign policy
2 point clue
Elections, media, political parties, and interest groups make up these
1 point clue
These connect people with politics
69. Linkage Institutions
3 point clue
In the 1980 election, Reagan used these to his advantage to portray himself as
a strong leader and Carter, his opponent, as weak in foreign policy
2 point clue
Elections, media, political parties, and interest groups make up these
1 point clue
These connect people with politics
71. 3 point clue
The Republican Party was one.
2 point clue
1 point clue
72. 3 point clue
The Republican Party was one.
2 point clue
They are limited by the electoral college and the plurality system.
1 point clue
73. 3 point clue
The Republican Party was one.
2 point clue
They are limited by the electoral college and the plurality system.
1 point clue
The Green Party is an example of one.
74. Third (Minor) Parties
3 point clue
The Republican Party was one.
2 point clue
They are limited by the electoral college and the plurality system.
1 point clue
The Green Party is an example of one.
76. 3 point clue
2 point clue
William Jennings Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech was at the Democratic
one of these in 1896
1 point clue
77. 3 point clue
2 point clue
William Jennings Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech was at the Democratic
one of these in 1896
1 point clue
Since 1972, these have become less important and more for ratifying
candidates than nominating them to the presidency
78. 3 point clue
In the past, dark horse candidates like Polk, arose suddenly at these after
party bosses cut back room deals
2 point clue
William Jennings Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech was at the Democratic
one of these in 1896
1 point clue
Since 1972, these have become less important and more for ratifying
candidates than nominating them to the presidency
79. National Convention
3 point clue
In the past, dark horse candidates like Polk, arose suddenly at these after
party bosses cut back room deals
2 point clue
William Jennings Bryan’s Cross of Gold speech was at the Democratic
one of these in 1896
1 point clue
Since 1972, these have become less important and more for ratifying
candidates than nominating them to the presidency
81. 3 point clue
16 of the 24 elections between 1952 and 2000 have resulted in this
2 point clue
1 point clue
82. 3 point clue
16 of the 24 elections between 1952 and 2000 have resulted in this
2 point clue
Causes gridlock in government
1 point clue
83. 3 point clue
16 of the 24 elections between 1952 and 2000 have resulted in this
2 point clue
Causes gridlock in government
1 point clue
One party controls the White House and another controls the Houses
of Congress
84. Divided Government
3 point clue
16 of the 24 elections between 1952 and 2000 have resulted in this
2 point clue
Causes gridlock in government
1 point clue
One party controls the White House and another controls the Houses
of Congress
86. 3 point clue
One occurred in 1860.
2 point clue
1 point clue
87. 3 point clue
One occurred in 1860.
2 point clue
These are associated with political realignment.
1 point clue
88. 3 point clue
One occurred in 1860.
2 point clue
These are associated with political realignment.
1 point clue
When power shifts from one party to another.
89. Critical Elections
3 point clue
One occurred in 1860.
2 point clue
These are associated with political realignment.
1 point clue
When power shifts from one party to another.
91. 3 point clue
2004 elections: Governor of Montana & President of US
2 point clue
1 point clue
92. 3 point clue
2004 elections: Governor of Montana & President of US
2 point clue
Voter is not dedicated to single party
1 point clue
93. 3 point clue
2004 elections: Governor of Montana & President of US
2 point clue
Voter is not dedicated to single party
1 point clue
Practice of voting for candidates of different parties in single election
94. Ticket Splitting
3 point clue
2004 elections: Governor of Montana & President of US
2 point clue
Voter is not dedicated to single party
1 point clue
Practice of voting for candidates of different parties in single election
101. 3 point clue
Originally applied to the activities of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of
Warwick.
2 point clue
1 point clue
102. 3 point clue
Originally applied to the activities of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of
Warwick.
2 point clue
Ralph Nader in the 2000 US Presidential Election.
1 point clue
103. 3 point clue
Originally applied to the activities of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of
Warwick.
2 point clue
Ralph Nader in the 2000 US Presidential Election.
1 point clue
Someone who doesn’t win an election, but determines the outcome.
104. Kingmaker
3 point clue
Originally applied to the activities of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of
Warwick.
2 point clue
Ralph Nader in the 2000 US Presidential Election.
1 point clue
Someone who doesn’t win an election, but determines the outcome.
106. 3 point clue
Childhood influence has a large impact on it.
2 point clue
1 point clue
107. 3 point clue
Childhood influence has a large impact on it.
2 point clue
There are scales and quizzes to measure it.
1 point clue
108. 3 point clue
Childhood influence has a large impact on it.
2 point clue
There are scales and quizzes to measure it.
1 point clue
A voter’s underlying allegiance to a political party.
109. Party Identification
3 point clue
Childhood influence has a large impact on it.
2 point clue
There are scales and quizzes to measure it.
1 point clue
A voter’s underlying allegiance to a political party.
111. 3 point clue
Only Republican party has this type of delegate
2 point clue
1 point clue
112. 3 point clue
Only Republican party has this type of delegate
2 point clue
National Convention
1 point clue
113. 3 point clue
Only Republican party has this type of delegate
2 point clue
National Convention
1 point clue
Not required to vote according to representative state population’s majority
114. Unpledged Delegate
3 point clue
Only Republican party has this type of delegate
2 point clue
National Convention
1 point clue
Not required to vote according to representative state population’s majority