Hershey Chapter 3

Question 1

Strong Party/Organizational Strength.

Answer 1

1. Comes with large budgets/paid members,
2. Means success in gov’t,
3. Good voting turnout,
4. measures party strength.

Question 2

Levels of Party Organization in the state.

Answer 2

1. Local- county level, unpaid members, voter turnout.
2. State- recruit for state elections, raise small money.
3. National- works with state, provides funding to candidates under party labels.

Question 3

Party Patronage

Answer 3

Jobs to party members in return for support/votes.

Question 4

Parity in Organizational Strength

Answer 4

Amount of specialized staff/funds available to campaigns at state level.

Question 5

Roles of Allied Groups

Answer 5

Help to raise funds and encourage voter turnout within their groups. Ex. NRA- Republicans.

Question 6

Campaign Services Provided by State Party

Answer 6

Polling, elections, media coverage.