1. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

2. 3 point clue
Form of Direct Primary
2 point clue
1 point clue

3. 3 point clue
Form of Direct Primary
2 point clue
Also known as a “Pick-a-Party” Primary
1 point clue

4. 3 point clue
Form of Direct Primary
2 point clue
Also known as a “Pick-a-Party” Primary
1 point clue
Can result in Cross-Over Vote

5. Open Primary
3 point clue
Form of Direct Primary
2 point clue
Also known as a “Pick-a-Party” Primary
1 point clue
Can result in Cross-Over Vote

6. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

11. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

16. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

21. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

26. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

31. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

36. 3 point clue
2 point clue
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.

41. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

46. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

51. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

56. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

61. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

62. 3 point clue
Only Democratic party has this type of National Convention delegate
2 point clue
1 point clue

63. 3 point clue
Only Democratic party has this type of National Convention delegate
2 point clue
Most freedom in voting
1 point clue

64. Super Delegate
3 point clue
Only Democratic party has this type of National Convention delegate
2 point clue
Most freedom in voting
1 point clue

65. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

70. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

75. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

80. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

85. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

90. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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

95. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

96. 3 point clue
Increasing trend in US voters
2 point clue
1 point clue

97. 3 point clue
Increasing trend in US voters
2 point clue
Decrease in party loyalty
1 point clue

98. 3 point clue
Increasing trend in US voters
2 point clue
Decrease in party loyalty
1 point clue
Antonym: Realignment

99. Party Dealignment
3 point clue
Increasing trend in US voters
2 point clue
Decrease in party loyalty
1 point clue
Antonym: Realignment

100. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

105. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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.

110. 3 point clue
2 point clue
1 point clue

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