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Political Party

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defined as a voluntary association of people who wished to control the government by winning elections

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Purpose of Politics

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write public policies, elect people, and execute those policies

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The first 2 political parties

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Federalists and Anti-federalists

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What caused our 2 party system

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the ratification of our constitution

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Leader of the federalist

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Alexander Hamilton

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Leader of the anti-federalist

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Thomas Jefferson

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What did the federalist believe about the constitution ?

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it was a guideline

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2 factors why Thomas Jefferson was opposed of the constitution

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Constitution has zero individual freedom and he was afraid of a strong central government

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Who was the leading statesmen for Virginia ?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Where was Hamilton from?

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Pennsylvania

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Who was the largest populated state and 2nd richest ?

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Virginia

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What was Pennsylvania in 1787?

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the richest state

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What state became the 9th state to ratify the constitution ?

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New Hampshire

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Who were the last states to ratify the constitution?

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New York and Virginia

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Who wanted the capital to be put in their state?

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New York

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What are the first 10 amendments called?

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Bill of Rights

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Whose roots do the Democratic party have its roots to?

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George Washington

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Functions of a Political Party

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To nominate candidates, campaign- stimulator, bonding agent, and watchdog effect

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What is the major function of a political party?

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to nominate candidates

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Watchdog effect

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opposing parties being critical of each other

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Purpose of a primary

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to choose a candidate

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Who was the first state to use primaries?

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Wisconsin

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2 types of primaries

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Open and Closed

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Open primary

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you can vote for the candidate of your choice

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Close primary
have to declare what political party you are voting for
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What is the political party responsible for?
their candidate
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4 major elements of a political party
the Convention, National Committee, Chairperson, and the Congressional Campaign Committee
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How often does the Convention meet?
4 years
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What is the suspense of the convention?
who will be the vice president nominee
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What was the last suspense at the primary?
George Bush Jr. did not name his VP until his acceptance speech
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Who was George Bush Jr. VP ?
Dan Quayle
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What was the last time the convention was approved?
the party platform
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Purposes of the convention
To nominate candidates and to adopt the party platform
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Purpose of the committee
Organize a convention
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What is the first step to organize a convention?
Select a site
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How long does the Chairperson serve?
4 years and is selected by the party
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What is the purpose of the chairperson?
Raise money, lead the party headquarters, and promote party unity
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Who was the first democratic female chairperson?
Jean Westwood
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Who was the first republican female chairperson?
Mary Smith
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What are the members of congress required to do?
Campaign for their party
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What did the Anti-Masonic party introduce?
the National Convention
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Purpose of the 3rd party
Change the policies of the existing party
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What are the major political parties of the United States?
Democratic and Republicans
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What are 3rd parties?
Primarily single issue parties
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What do 3rd parties include?
Reform, Liberative, and Socialist
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Who founding the Reform party?
Ross Perot
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What was Ross Perot's single issue?
the economy of the United States
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What was Ross Perot in favor of?
Flat Tax
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What percentage of the popular vote did Ross Perot receive?
17%
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What was the most successful 3rd party during the Civil War?
the Progressive Bullmoose Party
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What was the Republicans single issue in 1860?
Abolishing slavery
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Who was the first Republican nominee for president?
John C. Freemont
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Why was the Republican party successful in 1860?
Because of a split in the Democratic party
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What issue created the Republican Party that almost destroyed the Democratic party?
Slave issue
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Who were the 2 democrats that were elected between 1860-1932?
Cleveland and Wilson
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What is the most significant thing about Cleveland?
He was not married and he got married at the White House
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When was Cleveland elected?
1884
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When was Wilson elected?
1912
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What was Roosevelt's single issue of his 3rd party?
to defeat Taft
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Who was the only person to serve split terms?
Cleveland
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What are PAC's ?
special interest groups who influence elections
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What is one of the main ways the PAC's influence elections ?
Financing elections
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What is the Federal Election Committee ?
a committee who is supposed to oversee elections
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What was the Hatch Act purpose?
designed to limit campaign contribution
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What was the Depression of 1932 blamed on?
the Republican Party
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Between 1932 and 1968, what Republican was elected president?
President Eisenhower
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What was Eisenhower known for?
the general that orchestrated D-Day
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In 1968, what hurted the United States?
Vietnam and the Civil War
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Why was Nixon elected president?
because of Vietnam
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Who was elected president under certain circumstances ?
Jimmy Carter
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Why was Jimmy Carter elected?
because of Watergate
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Who was the only president to be resigned from office ?
Richard Nixon
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Who became president after Nixon?
General Ford
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Why did Spiro Agnew resigned?
to fight charges of fraud and tax invasion committed while he was governor in Maryland
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Who was the first vice president to resign?
John C. Calhoun
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What did Liberals favor ?
Radical change
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Summit
an agreement between 2 leaders
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Treaty
an agreement between 2 countries
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What did Jimmy Carter sign?
the Salt 2 Treaty
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What was the purpose of the Salt 2 Treaty?
it ensured Russia is the most powerful country in the world
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Who was elected president in 1980?
Ronald Reagan
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Who founded the American Independent Party?
George Wallace
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What was George Wallace's single issue?
segregation

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