| A | B |
|---|
| multiparty system | system of government in which 3 or more political parties seek power |
| coalition | alliance of 2 or more political parties |
| 1 party system | only 1 political party is allowed |
| 2 party system | system where 2 major political parties compete for power. |
| patronage | practice in which elected individuals select other party members to fill government positions |
| party platform | official views and goals of a political party |
| plank | single issue of a party platform |
| third parties | minor parties in a 2 party system |
| Independents | voters who choose to not join a political party |
| national chaiperson | individual who directs the work of the national committee |
| nominate | select a candidate to run for office |
| national convention | meeting of political party members from all over the US for the purpose to adopt a platform and nominate a presidential candidate. |
| national committee | group that directs party business at the national level. |
| precinct | smallest voting district in the state. |
