Government chapter 9.3

Political spectrum

difference in political views held by different political parties

The body of people entitled to vote

electorate

A system of choosing candidates to run for elective office

nomination process

An organization that tries to get its members elected to public office so that its views shape public policy

political party

The smallest unit for administering elections and local voting

precinct

Two-party system

system of government in which 2 political parties compete for control of government

Multiparty system

system of government in which several political parties compete for control of government

One-party system

system of government in which single political party controls government

Any political party in a two-party system other than the two major ones

third party

A voting district made up of several precincts

ward

(T or F) On the political spectrum, the Democratic Party is considered liberal because it supports limited government, lower taxes, and traditional social values

F. support action to change social, political or economic policies that are believed to be unfair

(T or F) Since our nation's founding, third parties have not successfully influenced election outcomes

F. they have influenced election outcomes

(T or F) Critics argue that political parties lack unity because parties try to appeal to too many different types of voters

T

(T or F) Political parties take positions on major issues, provide candidates with a "brand name" that voters can recognize, help the electorate engage in the political process, and watch how officeholders-in both parties- perform

T

(T or F) The United States has a multiparty system in which several parties compete for control

T