| to accept and agree upon | adopt |
| a unified and organized effort with a goal in mind | campaign |
| the director of a political agenda whose goal is to place a chosen candidate in office | campaign manager |
| an issue that may not be agreed upon by many different sides, and causes many debates | controversial |
| on a smaller, non-widespread scale | local level |
| on a country-wide scale | national level |
| to formally suggest and recommend a candidate for election | nominate |
| an issue upon which the campaign may build such as civil rights, taxes, energy, or education | plank |
| the declared policy of a political group | platform |
| an election region or section of a community | precinct |
| a plan of action | strategy |
| How often is the party platform written? | every four years |
| Parts of the party platform in the form of issues that are presented to the people such as civil rights, taxes, and energy are called _____. | planks |
| Functions of political parties include which of the following? | – selecting the candidate- designing the platform- conducting the campaign- financing the campaign |
| What committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party’s candidate? | national committee |
| How much was spent by candidate Donald Trump on his presidential bid? | 343 million dollars |
| Which of the following are sources of funding for political campaigns? | – the party- the average taxpayer- the candidate themselves |
| ______ was praised for his efforts in the Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation’s economy. | George H Bush |
| A duty of the “_______” is to take a firm stand on the program of the administration and publicize its views. | local opposition |
| The parties have to depend largely on _________ for their campaign funding. | donations |
| one who is nominated or designated to a position | appointee |
| the group of leaders who make the major decisions in the political party’s election strategy | committee |
| a monthly digest of information for Democrats | The Democrat Digest |
| the vote each state is given to cast for a national candidate for President of the United States | electoral votes |
| the convention that mobilizes the national agenda and announces the candidates for the national election | mass meeting |
| appointing individuals to political offices | patronage |
| the effort to establish a favorable impression with the populace | public relations |
| a monthly digest of information for Republicans | The Republican |
| chairman of the national committee and presidential candidate | specific leaders |
| money designated for the purpose of conducting a winning campaign | war chest |
| What are the basic units of each party at each level? | mass meeting and committee |
| The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee: _____. | – has skills in fundraising, organizing, and public relations- decides where national funds are spent during campaigns- grants favors and rewards party faithfuls by recommending them for political appointments |
| The Democratic National Committee sends _____ representatives from the Panama Canal Zone. | two |
| The headquarters for both major parties are located in _______. | Washington DC |
| What are the ways that a Republican state chairman can become a member of his party’s national committee? | – if most members in the Congress from his states are Republican- if his state has a Republican governor- his state cast electoral votes in the last election for the Republican candidate |
| What are duties of the national chairman? | – campaign manager and fund-raiser- campaign fund spending and fund management- public relationships- assisting the President in awarding loyal party workers |
| What are the official publications for the Republican and Democratic Parties? | Democratic Digest and The Republican |
| In most states, committee members chosen by _____. | party primaries |
| Functions of state committees include which of the following? | – organizing and managing campaigns for state offices- assisting in local campaigns- organizing state conventions- raising money |
| The primary responsibility of the precinct captain is to _____. | make sure that all members of their party are registered to vote |
| the individual fills out documentation and pays a filing fee to announce that he seeks a political office | announcement |
| a gathering of party leaders to talk over possible candidates | caucus |
| the voter declares his party allegiance and votes for the ballot of his own party | closed primary |
| delegates nominate most county officers and chose delegates to the state convention | county convention |
| person wishes to be a candidate for the party, so he makes an announcement of intention | declaration of candidacy |
| the members vote, by secret ballot, to choose their candidate for the general election | direct primary |
| qualified voters vote for the candidates without revealing their party membership | open primary |
| members of one party move into the primary of the other party to choose candidates | party-raiding |
| the most votes cast, but not necessarily a majority | plurality |
| delegates nominate candidates for offices and Congress, and delegates to the national convention | state convention |
| Political parties organize people together to select candidates who most nearly ______ their goals and political desires. | represents |
| By using the caucus, the people took no part in the ______ process. | nomination |
| During the first three presidential elections the president and the vice president were elected by _____. | popular vote |
| Today the caucus is widely used _____. | on a local level |
| During the early 1800s, candidates for the positions of president and vice president were chosen by _____. | caucus |
| The state convention nominates which of the following groups? | – all candidates for state offices- candidates for Congressional office |
| Which of the following are negative characteristics of political conventions? | fraud, bribery, corruption |
| Two convention delegates may be chosen by: | the people and party leaders |
| A(n) _______ primary is one in which the voter is given one ballot that has the names of the candidates for each office in each party. | wide-open |
| Which types of conventions came into being after 1830? | county and state |
| Five methods of nomination used today include: | – convention- caucus- direct primary- petition- announcement |
| Which of the following are types of primaries that lend itself to “party raiding”? | open and wide-open |
| Which of the following best characterize the county convention? | – elected the county chairman- nominated county officers- choose delegates to the state convention |
| A(n) _______ primary is one in which voters get the ballot of their announced party. | closed |
| A(n) primary is one in which voters may vote of for the candidates of the party they desire. | open |
| In most states, an independent candidate may file a petition of nomination _____. | after the primary election |
| Which of the following are methods for a candidate to be placed on their party’s primary ballot? | petition, and caucus |
| A person can get his name put on the primary ballot of his party by__________ . | declaration and payment |
Odyssey American Government Ch4 section 2
April 18, 2020