Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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What do political parties do

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Play key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to Participate in the political process

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2
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What are the four functions of Political parties

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Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating The electorate about campaign issues
Helping Candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders

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3
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A two party system characterizes what

A

American political process

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4
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What kind of parties rarely win elections

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Third parties

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5
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What do third parties play an important role in

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Public politics

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6
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What are the four similarities between parties

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Organize to win elections
Influence public policies
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
Define themselves in a way that wins a majoritySupport by appealing to the political center

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7
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How do you know the differences between the parties

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It’s stated in party platforms and reflected in campaigning

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8
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What are two characteristics of third parties

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Introduce new ideas and or press for a particular issue

Often revolve around a political personality

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9
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What are four strategies for evaluating campaign speeches literature and advertisements for accuracy

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Separating fact from opinion

Detecting bias

Evaluating sources

Identifying propaganda

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10
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How does the media play a role in the political process

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Identifying candidates
Emphasizing selected issues
Writing editorials creating political cartoons publishing op-ed pieces
Broadcasting different points of view

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