Government
Unit 2 Political Behavior Review: CH 5, 6, & 7
Directions: Define and provide examples of the following: Remember this is a study guide,
studying is necessary to be successful!  Review notes in addition to this review sheet.
Liberal vs. Conservative
Political party
What is the function of political parties?
What is the fate of political parties and why?
Two Party System
Ideological party
Splinter party
Single-issue party
Economic protest party
Major parties / why are they decentralized?
Minor parties / why are they spoilers?
Voter qualifications: Include Register voters / why?
Coalition
Electorate
Split-ticket voting
15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendment
Voting Rights / how did they try to prevent people from voting?
Caucus
Convention
Direct primaries
Closed primary
Run off primary
Open primary
Gerrymandering / Why unfair?
Preclearance
Political socialization
Franchise
Transient
Independent
Political efficacy
Party identification
Party-column ballot
Nonpartisan ballot
Office group ballot
Nomination
Coattail effect
Polling place