Chapter 5 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Can be defined as a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office
Political parties
Two major political parties in the US
Democrats and republicans
The dominant political parties in a nation
Major parties
To nominate or name candidates for public office
Nominating function
Parties attempt to campaign for candidates, take stands on issues
Informer- simulator function
Political parties evaluate candidates so that the most successful candidate will be elected
“Seal of approval” function
Government is run along with party lines
Governmental function
Parties act as watchdogs over the conduct of the public’s business
The watchdog function
Primarily merchant/ commercial/ wealthy
Federalists
Primarily small farmers/ craftsmen and south
Anti-federalists
Single member district elections help to limit the influence of minor parties
The electrical system
Those based on a set of beliefs, a comprehensive view of social, economic, and political matters
Ideological parties
Those concentrating on a single public policy matter
Single issue parties
Those rooted in periods of economic discontent
Economic protest parties
Those which have split off a major party, formed around a strong personality
Splinter parties
Manages party affairs on a daily basis
National committee
Meets every four years, nominates President
National convention
Supports parties candidates
Congressional campaign committee
Manages daily work
National chair
