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Mugwumps3 point clue

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They were opposed to emphasis on patronage.

They were also known as “Progressives.”

Their name is quite amusing.

Realigning Period

❖ A time of changing party strength.3 point clue

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Major shifts in the party loyalty of a group.

People change their party alignment during these times.

Political Party3 point clue

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George Washington denounced these “factions.”

They represent groups of people with similar ideologies.

Nominate candidates to run for election

Split Ticket3 point clue

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Between 1960 and 1980 this became more common.

Contributed to the decline in party strength.

Allowed voting for both parties at once.

Straight Ticket3 point clue

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A form of voting no longer in use

Also known as the party-column ballot

The opposite of split ticket

National Convention3 point clue

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Ultimate authority of the party

Where the party adopt its official platform

Meets every four years to nominate a presidential candidate

National Committee3 point clue

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Aids in the development of the party platform

Is responsible for organizing the national convention

Appointed by the national convention

Party-column ballot3 point clue

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Was the form of voting in the nineteenth century

Known as the “Indiana” ballot

Makes voters vote in columns

Office-bloc ballot3 point clue

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Progressives persuaded states to adopt this for voting

Known as a “Massachusetts” ballot

Lists candidates by office

Minor/Third parties3 point clue

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They are sometimes accused of “spoiling” elections

They can cause Democrats and Republicans to change their platforms If a lot of voters sympathize with their views

Are considered a “waste of votes” by many