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Attentive public

those who follow politics and public affairs carefully

Balancing the ticket

occurs when a presidential nominee chooses a vice presidential running mate who has different qualities in order to attract more votes for the ticket

Blanket primary

election to choose candidates that is open to independents, and that allows voters to choose candidates from all the parties

local party meeting

party election to choose candidates that is closed to independents. Voters many not cross party lines.

Coattail effect

the influence of a popular presidential candidate on the election of congressional candidates of the same party

characteristics of populations, e.g. race, sex, income

Direct election

election of an official directly by the people rather than by an intermediary group such as the Electoral College

election in which the people choose candidates for office

terms of office that have a definite length of time, e.g. two years for a member of the House

scheduling presidential primary elections early (e.g. February or March) in an election year

difference in voting patterns for men and women, particularly in the greater tendency of the latter to vote for Democratic presidential candidates

General election

election in which the officeholders are chosen. Contrast with a primary election, in which only the candidates are chosen.

campaign contributions donated directly to candidates

set of beliefs about political values and the role of government