Chapter 5 vocabulary

A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government.

The people eligible to vote.

The strong support of their party and its policy to stand.

2 major parties find a common ground and work together here.

Mixed ticket of both the Republicans and Democrats.

Tickets with just one particular party on it.

People who support the ratification of the constitution.

People who do not support the ratification of the constitution.

A unit into which cities are often divided for the election of city council members.

"No party" system

The smalliest unit of election administration the voters in each ____ report to one polling place.

A general agreement among various groups- on fundamental matters.

Current officeholder.

The largest # of votes cast for the office.

A political system dominated by 2 major parties.