Unit 3 Flashcards
What do political parties do
Play key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to Participate in the political process
What are the four functions of Political parties
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating The electorate about campaign issues
Helping Candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
A two party system characterizes what
American political process
What kind of parties rarely win elections
Third parties
What do third parties play an important role in
Public politics
What are the four similarities between parties
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
How do you know the differences between the parties
It’s stated in party platforms and reflected in campaigning
What are two characteristics of third parties
Introduce new ideas and or press for a particular issue
Often revolve around a political personality
What are four strategies for evaluating campaign speeches literature and advertisements for accuracy
Separating fact from opinion
Detecting bias
Evaluating sources
Identifying propaganda
How does the media play a role in the political process
Identifying candidates
Emphasizing selected issues
Writing editorials creating political cartoons publishing op-ed pieces
Broadcasting different points of view