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present voters with a list of the candidates from all the parties and allows them to pick some Democrats and some Republicans if they like.  

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seeks to explain political processes and outcomes as consequences of purposive behavior. 

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, voting with one party for one office and another for other offices, is on the rise.  

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A job is one that is given for political reasons rather than for merit or competence alone.  

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A occurs when one party has been the dominant majority party for long periods of time.  

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Advocates of the model believe that parties should present distinct, comprehensive programs for governing the nation that its candidates will adhere to.  

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After 1932 the Democratic Party forged the coalition, issuing in a new party era.  

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In a citizens gradually move away from both political parties.  

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Keeping the party operating between conventions is the job of the , composed of representatives from the states and territories.  

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Most voters have a of each party, that is, what they think the Republicans and Democrats generally stand for.  

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