political parties and elections

Question 1

Cause of the development of political parties in the U.S.?

Answer 1

different views regarding the constitution 

Question 2

Where are political parties mentioned in the constitution?

Answer 2

NO WHERE!

Question 3

what were the first political parties and founders?

Answer 3

federalists (hamilton)
democratic-republicans (madison)

Question 4

The political spectrum in order in why it’s important

Answer 4

Radical, liberal, moderate, conservative, reactionary

importance: ideology

Question 5

what do liberals believe

Answer 5

1. govs job to keep social and economic problems.
2. gov should protect personal freedom.

Question 6

what do conservatives believe?

Answer 6

1. gov should stay out of economy (money system)
2. gov protection from foreign threats.

Question 7

what do radicals and reactionaries have in common?

Answer 7

use violence to attain goals

Question 8

what are five functions of political parties?

Answer 8

nominating, informer, bonding, watchdog, governing

Question 9

what roles do minor parties have in our political system?

Answer 9

1. pull votes from major parties
2. force parties to pick a side

Question 10

what are sociological factors that affect voting?

Answer 10

age, race, gender

Question 11

psychological factors that effect voting? 

Answer 11

candidate parties, identification, issues

Question 12

what demographic groups are considered likely voters?

Answer 12

Old, rich, high education

Question 13

what demographic groups are considered unlikely voters?

Answer 13

young, poor, low education

Question 14

What voting group is fast increasing

Answer 14

independent

Question 15

what is a primary and it’s purpose?

Answer 15

Election within an election

Question 16

what are two main purposes of a national convention?

Answer 16

1. creates parties platforms
2. nominates candidates for prez and vp

Question 17

what is the purpose of federal election commission?

Answer 17

overseas all giving

Question 18

what differentiates a political party from an interest group?

Answer 18

political parties focused on variety
interest groups share similar views

Question 19

Purpose of PAC (Political Action Committee)

Answer 19

to influence policy through fundraising an arm of interest groups

Question 20

How are super PACs different from regular?

Answer 20

packs have a spending limit, and super pacts to not

Question 21

what is political socialization?

Answer 21

The process by which people develop their political beliefs and attitudes

Question 22

what is the purpose of a political party platform?

Answer 22

statement of a ideals

Question 23

what is lobbying?

Answer 23

influence law makers to make laws

Question 24

What are four types of minor parties?

Answer 24

ideological, single issue, economic, splinter

Question 25

at what point in the election process, do the parties make the final selection for president?

Answer 25

denomination at national convention

Question 26

what are the four elements of the party at national level?

Answer 26

National convention, national committee, national chairperson, and campaign (ccc)

Question 27

where do the majority of national campaign contributions come from?

Answer 27

1. individual giving.
2. interest groups.

Question 28

what ways do special interest groups influence politicians and candidates?

Answer 28

giving money, advertising, and research.

Question 29

interest groups are created based on their members…

Answer 29

beliefs, ideologies, and political views.