Chapter 10 Test Flashcards
1
Q
Function of political parties in the U.S.
A
Nomination of Candidates
Checks and Balances
Inform the People
Congress is Organized by Parties
2
Q
Why two parties?
A
Historically- Federalist and Antifederalist
We like majority- 51%
3
Q
Multiparties
A
Europe- more than 2
Advantage- more choices
Disadvantage- unstable
4
Q
Functions of 3rd Parties
A
Controversial Issues
Spoilers
To Inform