Parties Flashcards
What comment can you make about political parties in the US
Weak and decentralised, also in decline.
Give reasons why they are weak
Checks and balances, seperation of powers, federalism and different term lengths to other branches of government.
They also have failed to adapt to mass media and because of increased support for pressure groups
However..
disagree
Give a political party definition
Rests on the acceptance of uniformity and co-operation of those in collective deliberation. Parties are what coordinate the consensus between individuals charged with collective decision making.
What is Madgwick’s definition
Political parties are organised group seeking political power to form the government
Two more things about political parties
Key part of liberal democracies and require mass organisation and engagement.
What is the founding fathers view of parties
Negative and selfish, self centred interest. New form of tyrnanny
Where did the founding fathers discuss parties
The 10th federalist paper.
What is the difference between North and South
North wanted intervening state, trade
South wanted small state that didn’t intervene, agriculture
What other reasons
Organisation in order to get rid of the federalists
Who was victorious through the use of political party
Jefferson from the South
When were the Democrats and Republicans founded
1828 and 1854
Why was Andrew Jackson succesful
Led the Democrats to a win with his 3 point campaign
What happened in Boston in 1773
Boston tea party
What happened in 1775
The revolution
What happened in 1774
Coercive acts
What is the tea party movement
Republican movement, anti Obama, Michelle Bachmann one of the key figures. Want the government to be reduced in size, get rid of debt, reduce spending and cut taxes.
Constitution is central to their beliefs - judicial interpretivism.
How would you describe the movement itself?
Some say it is a group made out to look like a grass root movement actually funded by corporate interests which has been amplified by the right wing media.
What term would you use to describe this?
Astroturfing
How many Americans are Tea party supporters?
17%
How many tea party supporters are unhappy with the Republican party
87%
Who is the symbol for the tea party
Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann
In 2012 how many Republicans supporters and members supported the Tea party?
52%
What about 2014?
38%
