Lesson 6 Flashcards
What are the differences between an interest group and a political party?
Interest Groups Do not want to operate the government & Support candidates who will promote their
interests
Identify three goals of political parties.
▪ Operate the Government
▪ Win Elections
▪ Determine Public Policy
Explain three reasons why the United States has historically had a two-party system.
The Historical Basis
The Force of Tradition
The Electoral System
According to interest groups, what is the number one goal of elected officials?
To get reelected
Identify three examples of where interest groups get their power?
Size of Membership
Financial Resources
Organizational Skills
What is the most powerful interest group in the United States?
NRA
What is the largest interest group in the United States by membership?
AARP
What is a lobbyist?
people who are hired to
attempt to influence members of
Congress.
True or False – The Republican Party was initially started in part as an anti-slavery party.
True
True or False – The number of independent voters has risen over the last sixty years.
True
What is the main impact of third parties in American elections?
They have prevented major confrontations and political unrest
What were the first two political factions that formed about the time of the Convention?
Federalist and anti-federalists
What was the subject of Federalist #10?
Talked about the dangers of factions
