Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Political Parties

Chapter 8 Parties & Special Interest Groups

QuestionAnswer
Political party People who band together who seek to influence gov by winning elections and holding public office.
Lobbying An attempt by a group to influence public policy by persuading public officials to support their stands on issues.
2-party system A political system dominated by two opposing parties.
Pluralism Idea that political power should be shared between more than one group.
Platform A series of statements on where a party stands on the issues.
Public Policy The course of action the governemnt takes to a achieve a public goal.
Liberal Political basis for Democrats.
Independent Term used to describe someone with no party affiliation.
Conservative Political basis for Republicans.
Right Wing The extreme end of conservatism.
Left Wing The extreme end of liberalism
Interest Group An organization that seeks to influence the making of public policy on a specific issue or cause.
Political Action Committee (PAC) The money arm of an interest group that raises and spends campaign donations in support of specific politicans.
Third Party A temporary challenger to the major parties. In presidential elections, it may affect who wins.
Minor Party One of many small political parties without wide support that offer alternatives to the major parties.
Majority Party Whichever party controls the House and Senate is called this:
Minority Party Whichever major party does not control the House and Senate is called this:
Democratic Party donkey
Republican Party elephant
Created by: jgunn57
Popular American Government sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards