Party Loyalty
Definition
Party loyalty refers to the allegiance and commitment that individuals have towards a specific political party, often resulting in officials gaining positions within the government based on their loyalty rather than through elections.
Related terms
Patronage: Patronage is when government officials reward supporters with jobs or other benefits as a way to maintain party loyalty.
Political machine: A political machine is an organization or group within a political party that uses its power and resources to control local governments and gain loyal supporters.
Nepotism: Nepotism occurs when individuals in power appoint family members or close friends to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications, solely based on personal relationships.
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Subjects (1)
AP US Government
Practice Questions (1)
Where do officials gain their positions as result of party loyalty and not based on elections in this form governance?
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