Political Parties Flashcards
Nominating Functions
Party chooses candidates
Political Parties
Groups of people who seek to control Gov. by winning elections
Informer-Stimulater Function
Party informs public
Stimulates interest in campaign
Bonding agent Function
Guarantee the good performance of office holders and candidates
Governmental Function
Majority Rule
Watchdog Function
Minority
Watches over public business
2 party system
2 major parties
Single member district Pattern
Winner takes all
America Idealogical Consensus
Both parties share same political principles
Why people chose party
Family Major events Economic status Age Residence Education
Why dem.?
Urban Labor unions Jews Catholics Blacks
Why rep.?
Rural
Small business owners
Evangelicals
Why people don’t vote
Apathy Limitations Don't think it'll make a difference Uninformed Weather
Limitations on voting
18 Register Go to polls Felon Not citizen
Pres.
Head
National Chairman
Appointed by Pres.
Runs day to day affairs
National Committee
People of states
Board of directors
National Convention
Held every 4 years
Delegates from all states
2 major responsibilities
Major responsibilities
Nominate pres and vp
Write party platform
Congressional Campaign Committee
Reelect incumbents
Elect challengers
Purpose of minor parties
Force 2 major parties to take a stand on a controversial issue
Goal of third party
Spoiler role
Types of 3rd parties
Idealogical
Single issue
Economic protest
Splinter
Free soil
Van buren
