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Down: 1) theory assumes that indivs act in their own best interest, carefully weighing costs/benefits of possible alternatives2) funding vehicles created by 1974 campaign finance reforms; can be created by union, corp, other IG and registered with FEC, which will moniter expenditures3) a petition signed by minimum # of registered voters that can force public vote on proposed consti. amendment, or statute4) commission formed at 1968 Dem convention in response to demands for reform by minority groups/others who sought better representation7) theory of voting in which voters essentially ask "What have you done for me lately"9) communication by someone other than citizen acting on his own behalf, directed to gov decision maker, with hope of influencing his decision10) political party formed by members of existing one whose views/policies differ from those of majority11) contributions earmarked for party-building expenses at grass-roots level/for generic party advertising (not limited)13) national party leaders who automatically get delegate slot at the Dem. national party convention16) state level of direct legis. that gives voters a chance to approve/disapprove proposed legis/consti. amendment Across: 5) recent tendency of states to hold primaries early in the calender in order to capitalize on media attention6) belief that one's political particip. really matters-one's vote makes a diff8) legis seats awarded to candidate who comes in first in their constituencies12) faced by unions/other groups when people dont join b/c they can benefit without officially joining14) six-member bipartisan agency created by the Federal Election Campaign Act; administers/enforces campaign finance laws15) displacement of majority party by minority party; usually during critical election period17) three-sided relationship btw Congress, federal dept/agency, and particular industry/group18) something of value (money, clean air) that can't be withheld from group member19) idea that winning candidate has mandate from people to carry out his/her platforms/politics20) an organz. of people with shared policy goals entering policy process at several points to try to achieve goals21) meeting of all state party leaders for selecting delegates to the national party convention22) gradual disengagement of people and politicians from parties, as seen in part by shrinking party identification23) legal briefs submitted by "friend of court" for purpose of raising additional points of view and presenting info not contained in briefs of formal parties24) direct group involvement in electoral process; help fund campaigns, provide testimony, get members to work for candidates, form PACs25) voters can decide on Election Day whether they want to participate in Dem or Rep contests
 

 

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