Unit 5: Political Participation Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Franchise
A
voting population
2
Q
Voting Behavior
Rational choice
A
voting based off personal study
typically independent of party
3
Q
Voting Behavior
Retrospective
A
Votes based off past actions of candidate
4
Q
Voting Behavior
Prospective
A
Votes for the potential future of candidate
5
Q
Voting Behavior
Partyline
A
they vote for their party
6
Q
Political Ethicacy
Barrier to voting
A
When people consider if their vote will even matter
7
Q
Presidential Elections
Closed Primary
A
voters must vote for candidates that align with declared party
8
Q
Presidential Elections
Open Primary
A
Voters can vote for any candidate
9
Q
Presidential Elections
Caucases
A
vote is done at a local (and public) level
10
Q
PAC
A
Political Action Committee
11
Q
FEC
A
Federal Election Committee
