Short Answer-political parties

Question 1

Strengths of political parties?

Answer 1

• provide channel of communication between government and the people
• recruit and train leaders
• organize and educate public, provided alternative choices
• provide method for changing leaders peacefully

Question 2

Weakness of political parties?

Answer 2

• campaign costs are continuously rising
• representatives are more loyal to party now then constituents
• representative need the parties money

Question 3

Political party?

Answer 3

• composed of people with similar beliefs who have united to accomplish specific goals
• formed in 19th century, 1820/30’s
• have a plan of action of policies and principals
• parties are expected to obey decisions