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Chapter 9 flashcards

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AP US Gov flashcards

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11/02/2007

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Term

Political party

Definition

A group that seeks to elect candidates to public office.

Term

Mugwumps

Definition

Republican party faction of the 1890s to the 1910s, composed of reformers who opposed patronage.

Term

Critical or realignment period

Definition

Periods when a major, lasting shift occurs in the popular coalition supporting one of both parties.

Term

Split ticket

Definition

Voting for candidates of different parties for various offices in the same election.