AP US Govt Unit 5 Part 1 Vocab #43-56

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Democrats

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Supporters or members of the Democratic Party, generally advocating for progressive policies and government intervention in the economy.

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Divided Government

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A situation in which one party controls the presidency while the other party controls one or both houses of Congress, often leading to gridlock in passing legislation.

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Economic Protest Parties

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Third parties formed to express opposition to economic conditions, often emerging during periods of economic distress or recession.

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Grand Old Party (GOP)

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A nickname for the Republican Party, reflecting its long-standing role as one of the two major political parties in the United States.

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Ideological Parties

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Political parties that are based on a particular set of beliefs or ideology, such as socialism or libertarianism, and focus on promoting their worldview.

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Jacksonian Democracy

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The political movement during the presidency of Andrew Jackson that emphasized the common man, expanded suffrage to all white males, and opposed the aristocratic elements of the government.

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Jeffersonians

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Supporters of Thomas Jefferson's vision of a decentralized government, with more power vested in the states, and an agrarian-based economy.

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Linkage Institutions

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Structures in society that connect citizens to the government, such as political parties, interest groups, elections, and the media.

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McGovern-Fraser Commission

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A commission formed after the 1968 Democratic National Convention to reform the party's nomination process, increasing transparency and promoting more participation from underrepresented groups.

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National Chairperson

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The leader of a political party's national committee, responsible for the day-to-day activities of the party and often playing a key role in fundraising and organizing the party's national campaign.