Political Parties Flashcards
Democrat Ideology
social conservatism & economic liberalism (more liberally inclined)
National Democrat Organisation
Democratic National Committee - members are super-delegates
Republican Ideology
Conservative
Republican Values
Uphold traditional values based on Judeo-Christian ethics
Republican Policies
Free-market capitalism, strong national-defence, Tax-cuts, death penalty, pro guns, pro-life
National Republican Organisation
Republic National Committee chaired by Ronna McDaniels, members are the chairs from each state
Impact of Independent Candidate on Main Parties?
1992 - Ross Perot won 19% - contributing to Bush defeat
4 reasons behind Party Decline
Candidate Selection; party has no control
Communication with Voters; Tv not rallys
Candidiate Centered
Split ticket voting
4 reasons behind Party Renewal
Exaggerated theories of Party Decline
Nationalisation of Campaigns
Increased Partisanship
Party organisation on a state/local level?
Powers vested in state governors and city mayors
state party committees
Quote by Lord Bryce on Ideology? Meaning behind it?
“Two bottles with different labels, both empty” - similar but under different names
What % thought the Republican Party were more conservative than the Democratic Party in 2012 compared to 1984?
73% increase from 53%
How could Political Parties in the US better be described as?
Coalition of interests
Explanations for the Two-Party System?
Electoral System
Broad Party Ideology (more like a 50 party system)
Primary Elections
Gender?
Women + Democrat Party = policies are pro-choice, against gun laws
Men + Republican Party = Pro-guns, low taxation
