Author: Anonymous

The distribution of authority between national, state, and local party organizations so that each level exercises a degree of independent authority, is referred to as:

An election contest held, as needed, to fill vacancies created by death, resignation, or removal from office, is called a:

The belief that your participation can influence the political system, is referred to as

Choosing candidates from different parties for different offices, is called:

A list of values, beliefs, and policy issues that are endorsed and supported by a political party is known as a

The idea that “public policy is bought and sold like a commodity to the highest bidder” is represented in

Direct communications with members of the legislative or executive branch of government to influence legislation or administrative action, is referred to as:

_____________ recruit candidates to run for local or regional offices, act as a spokesperson for local issues, manage the funds of the local party, and serve with precinct chairs on the county executive committee.

The idea that “competition keeps powerful interest groups in check and no single group dominates” is represented in

When agency bureaucrats and legislators leave their jobs to become lobbyists, or vice versa, it is referred to as