Voting behavior, political parties, and campaign and election concepts from an intro political science course.
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- What is voter turnout?
- The percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in an election.
- Define a swing voter.
- A voter not strongly committed to any political party, whose support can shift between elections.
- What is political socialization?
- The process by which individuals acquire political beliefs, values, and behaviors.
- What is party identification?
- A person's psychological attachment or loyalty to a particular political party.
- What is a primary election?
- An election where voters select candidates to represent their party in the general election.
- What is a general election?
- The main election in which voters choose the final office holders.
- What is campaign finance?
- Money raised and spent by candidates and organizations to influence elections.
- What is the incumbency advantage?
- The tendency of current officeholders to win reelection more often than challengers.
- What is a political platform?
- The formal set of principles and policies that a political party supports.
- What is negative campaigning?
- Campaign strategy focusing on attacking an opponent rather than promoting oneself.
- What is voter registration?
- The process of enrolling eligible citizens in the voting system.
- What is a swing state?
- A state where the outcome of a presidential election is uncertain and could favor either major party.
- What is political polarization?
- The increasing ideological distance between political parties and their supporters.
- What is party realignment?
- A major shift in the coalition of voters supporting different political parties.
- What does 'get out the vote' refer to?
- Campaign efforts to increase voter turnout, especially among supporters.