UNIT 4.4 Flashcards

1
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What are political parties?

A

Organizations that seek to influence government by winning elections.

Political parties represent citizen interests, mobilize voters, develop policies, recruit candidates, and form governments.

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List the functions of political parties.

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  • Represent citizen interests
  • Mobilize voters
  • Develop policies & platforms
  • Recruit & nominate candidates
  • Form governments & opposition
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Define a one-party system.

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A single party controls the government; opposition is restricted or banned.

Example: China (Communist Party of China)

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What are the pros of a one-party system?

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  • Stability
  • Streamlined decision-making
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What are the cons of a one-party system?

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  • Lack of political freedom
  • Potential for corruption
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Define a two-party system.

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Two major parties dominate politics, though minor parties exist.

Example: United States (Democratic & Republican parties)

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What are the pros of a two-party system?

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  • Clear choices for voters
  • Stability
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What are the cons of a two-party system?

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  • Limited representation of diverse views
  • Polarization
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Define a multi-party system.

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Multiple parties compete for power, often forming coalitions.

Example: Germany (Christian Democratic Union, Social Democratic Party, Greens, etc.)

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What are the pros of a multi-party system?

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  • Diverse representation
  • Coalition governments
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What are the cons of a multi-party system?

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  • Potential for government instability
  • Complex decision-making
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Describe the political party system in the United Kingdom.

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Two-party system (Conservative & Labour) with smaller parties like Liberal Democrats.

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What is the political party system in Russia?

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Dominated by one party (United Russia), though opposition parties exist.

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How has Mexico’s political party system changed?

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Transitioned from a one-party system (PRI dominance) to a multi-party system.

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Describe Nigeria’s political party system.

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Multi-party system but dominated by two major parties (APC & PDP).

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16
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What is unique about Iran’s political party system?

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Parties exist but must align with Islamic Republic ideology.

17
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How do political parties contribute to democratization?

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  • Promote citizen participation in politics
  • Provide opposition and accountability to ruling governments
  • Help create rules and laws by voting and being involved in government.
18
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What challenges do political parties face?

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  • Corruption
  • Polarization
  • Election Manipulation
  • Weak Institutions
19
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Define ‘party platform’.

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A party’s stance on key issues.

20
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What is a coalition government?

A

Alliance between multiple parties to form a government.

21
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Define electoral system.

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Rules governing elections (first-past-the-post, proportional representation, etc.).

22
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What is political ideology?

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Set of beliefs about government roles (liberalism, conservatism, socialism, etc.).

23
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Fill in the blank: A _______ government is formed when multiple parties form an alliance.

24
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True or False: A two-party system allows for a wide range of political representation.