Chapter 5 Vocabulary Flashcards
Politics
The job of holding a position of power in the government.
Political Ideology
Opinions or beliefs on the role of government in people’s lives.
3 Views
The role of the National Government in a person’s life
1. Conservatives: Limited role
2. Libertarians: Almost no role
3. Liberals: Large role
Political Party
A group of people who seek to control government by winning elections and holding public office.
The goal of a party is to
WIN and control the government!
Nominating Function
Choose candidates
Informer/Stimulator Function
Inform people of the issues and stimulate them to vote (share w/ media and special interest groups)
Bonding Agent Function
Guarantee their candidate is worthy of the office
“Seal of approval”
Governing Function
Ensures the cooperation between the legislative and the executive branches
Watchdog Function
The party out of power keeps an eye on the party in power!
3 systems of governing in the world
- Two Party System
- Multi-Party System
- One Party System
Pluralistic Society
with different cultures and ethnic groups but has similar political beliefs!
Bipartisan
both parties support
Consensus
general agreement among groups
Democrats
(left – Liberals/progressives) “open to change” – 27% of the population!
