Political Parties

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Which of the following best defines our plurality concept to accumulating votes in an election? It is a system in which a candidate needs at least 50% of the votes cast to win an election., It is a system in which a candidate wins with the most votes in an election, not necessarily needing a majority of votes to win., It is a system in which multiple parties have a chance to win seats in Congress., It is a system in which multiple ballots are cast by each citizen to determine the winner of a Primary Election

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It is a system in which a candidate wins with the most votes in an election, not necessarily needing a majority of votes to win.

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The type of election in which members from the same Political Party challenge each other for their party's endorsement in the next election.

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Primary Election

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The type of election in which candidates from opposing Political Parties challenge each other with the winner taking public office is .....

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A General Election

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What is a Political Party Platform?

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The collection of a Party's values, ideologies, issues and possible actions to be supported by its members.

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What is a Plank in relation to a Political Party Platform?

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A single issue found within a Political Party Platform.

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The Incumbent is.....

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The candidate that is the current office holder in a challenged campaign/race.

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What is the formula for determining the General Election?

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Tuesday after the first Monday in November

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What is the formula for the Primary Election in Indiana?

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Tuesday after the first Monday in May.

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A precinct is....

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a single voting district for a city or county

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A ward is.....

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a collection of two or more voting districts for a city/county