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Political Parties (Functions (Nominate candidates, Coordinate…

- - - - All state party structures are different with different rules
      - Closed vs. Open primaries
        
        Closed: allows for only party members to vote; you have to register with the party
        
        Open: Allows for anyone to vote; it allows for "Raids," where other party's voters vote for the worst candidate in your primary, but allows for more participation and makes parties find a popular candidate
    - - National Convention: (mentioned in Nomination Process) meets every four years, responsible for selecting candidates
      - Ultimate authority of the party; writes party platforms
      - National Committee: Representatives from all states; keeps party running between elections
      - National Chairperson: manages day-to-day party activities; chosen by president
    - - Party machines─*an organized party that gains loyalty by some kind of direct reward for its adherents*─controlled politics
      - Patronage─*a political job given as a reward for loyalty* #
      - Regulations have changed and requires tests to gain high positions
      - Local party activity─giving out pamphlets, putting out yard signs, etc.─has become more essential due to county politics becoming important