| A | B |
|---|
| Democrats | Liberal political party in America |
| Republicans | Conservative political party in America |
| Economic Protest Party | Third party created to change the American economy |
| Single Issue Party | Third party focused on promoting one issue |
| Ideological Party | Third party with a complete platform and message |
| Party Dealignment | Multiple groups of people shift their party identification to the center |
| Party Realignment | A shift in the majority coalition, usually a new party |
| Primary | Voters electing a candidate to run for office |
| Caucus | A group/locality meeting to choose a candidate to run for office |
| Convention | A meeting where a political party choosing a candidate to run for office |
| Linkage Institution | Channels through people's concerns become political issues |
| Watchdog | Watching and holding other political parties accountable for thier actions |
| Open Primary | Primary open to entire electorate |
| Closed Primary | Primary open to party members only |
| National Convention | Meets every four years to nominate candidates and write platform |
| National Committee | Oversees party between conventions |
| National Committee Chairman | Runs party day-to-day operations |
