The document discusses various concepts related to political parties in the United States, including: - Mugwumps, a group opposed to patronage who were also known as Progressives. - Realigning periods, times when party loyalties shifted among groups. - Political parties, which George Washington denounced as factions and which represent groups with similar ideologies and nominate candidates. - Split ticket and straight ticket voting, and how split ticket voting increased between 1960-1980 contributing to a decline in party strength.

1. Political Parties

2. Mugwumps 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue They were opposed to emphasis on patronage. They were also known as “Progressives.” Their name is quite amusing.

3. Realigning Period A time of changing party strength. 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Major shifts in the party loyalty of a group. People change their party alignment during these times.

4. Political Party 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue George Washington denounced these “factions.” They represent groups of people with similar ideologies. Nominate candidates to run for election

5. Split Ticket 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Between 1960 and 1980 this became more common. Contributed to the decline in party strength. Allowed voting for both parties at once.

6. Straight Ticket 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue A form of voting no longer in use Also known as the party-column ballot The opposite of split ticket

7. National Convention 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Ultimate authority of the party Where the party adopt its official platform Meets every four years to nominate a presidential candidate

8. National Committee 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Aids in the development of the party platform Is responsible for organizing the national convention Appointed by the national convention

9. Party-column ballot 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Was the form of voting in the nineteenth century Known as the “Indiana” ballot Makes voters vote in columns

10. Office-bloc ballot 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Progressives persuaded states to adopt this for voting Known as a “Massachusetts” ballot Lists candidates by office

11. Minor/Third parties 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue They are sometimes accused of “spoiling” elections They can cause Democrats and Republicans to change their platforms If a lot of voters sympathize with their views Are considered a “waste of votes” by many