Chapter 3 - Politics

Question 1

politics

Answer 1

the process by which people with differing interests and opinions reach collective decisions that are generally regarded as binding upon the group

Question 2

political party

Answer 2

a group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and holding public office

Question 3

libertarianism

Answer 3

social liberty, economic liberty

Question 4

liberalism

Answer 4

social liberty, economic order

core belief of a democratic party

Question 5

conservationism

Answer 5

social order, economic liberty

core belief of a republican party

Question 6

populism

Answer 6

social order, economic order

Question 7

nominating

Answer 7

to recruit qualified and electable candidates to represent the party in elections

Question 8

inform and stimulate

Answer 8

educate voters on issues, candidates, and party views; and attempt to convince voters to choose their candidates

Question 9

seal of approval

Answer 9

provides recommendations to voters who strongly identify with the party

Question 10

watchdog

Answer 10

acts as the “loyal opposition” to other party by criticizing policies and actions ; presents alternatives

Question 11

governmental

Answer 11

helps organize and staff government when candidates win elections