Snip pol. soc. & voting
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 public opinion | the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, government, and political issues |
| random sampling | A sample chosen from a population such that each data unit in the population has an equal chance of being chosen each time |
| exit poll | A poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls, used to forecast the outcome of an election or determine the reasons for voting decisions. |
| gallup poll | first scientific poll; usually regarded as reliable |
| political socialization | process of developing political beliefs and attitudes; family is important contributor |
| saliency | the degree to which an issue is important to a certain group (ex. social security & senior citizens) |
| intensity | how strongly an individual or group feels about an issue |
| conservatives | these folks stress self-reliance, limited gov't intervention and family values. They are hesitant to spend and tax and usually prefer supply side economic theories. |
| liberals | these folks stress gov't should be used to remedy injustices towards poor and minorities and improve life. Gov't intervention is required and should also enforce sep. of church and state. |
| moderates | these folks prefer to apply pragmatism and common sense when deciding an issue not party ideology. Most americans define themselves in this group |
| public agenda | the public issues on which the people's attention is focused. Media often sets this focus |
| nomination | the act of officially naming a candidate |
| general election | Election in which voters choose their leaders for elected offices |
| closed primary | a primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote |
| open primary | a primary in which any registered voter can vote (but must vote for candidates of only one party) |
| blanket primary | Used to be held in Washington and California -- all voters could vote for any candidate, regardless of party. |
| plurality | (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes) |
| super-delegates | party leaders who automatically get a delegate slot at the Democratic national party convention |
| front-loading | the recent tendency of states to hold primaries early in the calendar in order to capitalize on media attention |
| super tuesday | A Tuesday in early March in which many presidential primaries, particularly in the South, are held. |
| federal matching funds | essentially double all campaign contributions of $250 and under; primary candidates who receive more than 10 percent of vote may apply for this |
| brokered conventions | At a presidential convention, when no candidate has a majority, they then go to ballots to negotiate a victor |
| winner-take-all | winning a state vote allows you all of a states electors (electoral votes) |
| mandate | interpreting election results as voter intentions (FDR win = voters want more progressive gov't) |
| young adults | usually vote at lower rate because politics has less meaning at their age, they are often out of state in the military or college, etc.... |
| elderly | register and vote at high rates |
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