political parties Flashcards
platform
a political parties formal statement of basic principles stands on major issues and objectives
spoils system
the practice of giving offices and other favors of gov to political supporters and friends
coalition
a temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so control a gov
3 reasons minor parties are imp.
1) major party critic
2) takes votes from major parties
3) plays innovator role
why so many parties
ppl have so many political aims and opinions so they form parties based on their goals and ideologies
5 functions of political parties
nominate candidates inform the public clarify political issues operate the gov provide oppositions to gov in office provide unity
nominate the candidate
nominate them at rnl or ndl) and work to help them win election
inform the public
let the public know positions on issues
clarify political issues
help public narrow down issues to yes/no decisions
operate the gov
party in control makes policy decisions
provide oppositions to gov in office
minority is responsible to point out our flaws in leadership
ideological
based on set beliefs-social, political, economic-long lived
single issue
one main concern, fade
economic protest
arise in periods of economic discontent- demand reform - fade
splinter
split from major party- form around strong personality- fade
