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Political Parties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why are political parties omitted (excluded) from the Constitution? | They are under the authority of states, because of Reserved Powers. initially there are a lot of debate on the need and role and of them. There was no national-------- when the us constitution was first written. |
| What are the main functions of political parties? | help informally structure elections by running candidates for office under specific labels. 1. Nominate Candidates : recruit, candidates, quality control for candidates, they also hold party conventions and primaries for party members to select and vote |
| What are the three facets (or parts) of political parties? | 1.Party organization: National, state and local organization (committees of volunteer leaders). Each level is independent and dependent on each other 2.The party in government: Party members elected to government offices. Majority party, minority party |
| How are voters & elected officials influenced by party organizations? | Because independents are less likely than party members to go to the polls, electoral success often hinges on a party's ability to appeal to and mobilize independent voters. Parties can increase government accountability if voters are given clear policy c |
| What are the main functions of the National Committees, the State Committees and the local leaders in political parties? | State and local committees work with the national committee to carry out the organization's tasks, which include recruiting and nominating candidates, defining the party platform, and getting candidates elected to office. Each level work together but they |
| Do political party leaders have power to pick names for the General Election ballot? | No, only party members ( or voters in political parties) have the power to pick names for the ballot. |
| Who or what controls any national Political Party | he National Convention is in command |
| What is the role of the political party during a presidential election? | The National Committee ( leaders) in each party will hold a week long national convention where the national delegates will attend and vote for their pledged presidential candidate ( held August/ September of each presidential election year). the State pa |
| How the 'political party in the government' functions. | refers to the members of a party who have been elected to national, state, or local office. Once in office, these elected party members often coordinate government action with other members of their party. The party in government seeks to enact the policy |
| How does Party Polarization affect the role of compromise in the operation of Congress? | leads to lack of compromise between the dominate parties. This leads to gridlock or a lack of legislative progress. |
| What does the decline in party identification mean for the power of political parties? | They have to work harder to gain the support of citizens at election time An increasing number of Americans do not identify with either of the two major parties. Those who do not identify with a political party are known as independents, and their number |
| Advantages of the Two-Party System. | Promotes stability Politics reflect median of public opinion Checks and balances political power Guarantees a legislative majority Simplifies vote choice |
| Disadvantages of the Two-Party System. | No new ideas Slow to change Leads to no difference in party platforms Limits access to minor parties Limits voter choice Does not encourage coalition building Leads to polarized and adversarial politics |
| What are the obstacles to a viable, national 'Third Party? | With both major parties continually competing for moderate voters by presenting broad platforms, third parties stand very little chance of securing enough votes to win a seat in this system. The single congressional seat goes to the candidate who wins the |
| What are the believes (ideologies) of Democrats? | - Higher taxes on wealthy to help those with low income, education needs, etc. -Increase welfare and other benefits/rights for low income, minority groups and unions. -Believe in Affirmative Action Policies. -Protect the environment more than increas |
| What are the believes (ideologies) of Republicans? | - Lower taxes and limited government lead to great economic growth and prosperity. -Excessive taxation and government regulation impede economic growth and individual freedom. -Spending money for a strong national defense and TSA to protect country an |
| Explain the Responsible Party Model of government | -Parties should present clear and coherent programs to voters. -Each party's programs should be consistent with its ideology and be distinct from the programs presented by other parties. -The candidates for each party then promise to support the party |
| What actions led to the development of both the Democratic Party in 1828 and the Republican Party in 1854? | Election of 1828: Andrew Jackson forms Democratic party. 1st 'mass election' in U.S.; Parties begin holding national conventions in the 1830s; adopt platforms.The Republican Party formed in 1854; opposed to slavery. (Grand Old Party, 'GOP')1860 election: |
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