Politcal Parties And Interest Groups Flashcards
Four types of political groups
Political parties, interest groups, political action committees (PACs), and 527 groups
Political parties play a formal role in these two processes:
Try to influence the outcomes of elections and legislative structures
Are political parties mentioned in the constitution?
No
Did the Framers want political parties?
No- the Framers of the Constitution disliked political parties and hoped to prevent them
By when did political parties become a mainstay of U.S. elections?
by the year of 1800
Why did parties arise the the united states? (3)
a means of uniting those who shared political ideals
enabling them to elect like-minded representatives
pursue similar legislative goals
In return for their support, parties expect candidates to
remain loyal to goals defined by the party leadership
two-party of bipartisan system is reinforced by what?
the nation’s electoral system
Political parties serve as intermediaries between
people and the government
Parties are made up of (3)
grassroots members, activist members, and leadership
Parties are organized to (3)
raise money, present positions on policy, and get their candidates elected to office
Were parties created in the constitution?
No-they are not even mentioned in the document
What is the major purpose of political parties?
to get candidates elected to office
How were candidates chosen in the past?
By the party hierarchy, with little or no public input
Since 1960, more states have passed laws requiring parties to select candidates through
state-run primary elections
