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What is a political party? A group of people seeking to control government through winning elections and holding public offices.
Five functions of political parties 1.Nominate Candidates 2.Inform and Inspire Voters 3.Bonding Agent-ensure good performance of candidates and elected officials 4.Governing-partisanship 5.Watchdog Function-Minority party criticizes the policies and behaviors of majority party.
Three reasons why we have a two party system. 1.Historical 2.Tradition 3.Electorial System
How do you become a member of a political party? There are no requirements, you just join
incumbent Current office holder
electorate People who are eligible to vote
Thomas Jefferson First Secretary of State
Party in power Party that controls the executive office
partisanship Strong support of ones party
Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1932 presidential winner
Split Ticket Voting Voting for different parties at the same time
consensus General agreement among various groups
two Number of major political parties in US
coalition Temporary alliances of several groups
Democrat major party (Obama, Clinton)
National Convention Nominates the party's presidential candidate
Republican Major party ( Bush Reagan)
political party Group of persons who seek to control the govt.
ideological Minor party based on particular set of beliefs
Economic Protest Party Minor party that focuses on the monetary system
One party system "No Party" system
Federalism Original political party in US- were in favor of ratification of the Constitution
sectionalism Emphasizes a devotion to regions
Anti-federalists Political party opposed to ratification of the Constitution
Bipartisan Major parties working together on an issue
Pluralistic Society Consisting of several distinct cultures and groups
Single issue party Minor party with narrow focus
Plurality Largest number of votes cast for an office
Splinter party Minor party that broke from Major Party
Third party One of the many political parties without wide voter support
Ralph Nader Green Party presidential candidate in 2000
Ward Unit which cities are divided for elections
faction Conflicting groups
Precinct Smallest unit of election administration
Ideological Parties Parties based on a certain set of beliefs
Political spectrum Range of political views
Single member districts An electoral district where one person is chosen by the people for each of the elected offices
Consensus General agreement among groups
Incumbent Current office holder
Spoils system Awarding public offices, contracts, and other government favors to those who supported the party
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