Chp12 Political Parties

Question 1

Functions of political parties

Answer 1

Organize elections, simplify voter choices, link government and civil society, elect inference, organize elections, etc. start over

Question 2

The rules governing the structure and organization of political parties are found in state law and in party rules. Parties begin at the local level and in merge at the national level. Most authority within parties is located at the lower levels. State n local party systems are independent from the national party.

Answer 2

Political party structure

Question 3

The major parties hold a meeting every four years were delegates nominate a candidate for president and vice president

Answer 3

National convention

Question 4

Each of the major parties has a committee which acts as an executive function. Decides where and when to hold the next party convention, raises funds and can elect the national chairperson

Answer 4

National committee

Question 5

What is a political party

Answer 5

An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office