Political Policies Flashcards
(18 cards)
Political parties formed over the issue of
Interpretation of the Constitution
Key Components of Political Parties
- mobilize citizens to vote and participate in elections
Multi-Party systems are the norm throughout Europe. the _________________ in place in the United states
Two Party System
Explanation (two Party)
- electoral system (12th Amendment)
Conservatives (only need 4)
- favor small government
- fiscally conservative
- support low taxes
- oppose abortion
Liberals (only need 4)
- believe/support in big government
- support abortion
- support same sex marriages
- social justice
National Committee
National party chair, appointed by the president, or for the opposition party, by its national committee
Founders dreaded the prospect if American parties. Fear:
Rival parties seeking to win favors for themselves rather than working for the common good; would undermine the new nation
Introduced the idea of a political party with a large following among rank and file voters
Andrew Jackson
Powerful organizations; could deliver votes
Political Machines
Machines Primary functions
get their candidates elected!!!!
Golden Age
late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
The most influential third party in American History
Progressive party
Factors contributing to party decline
- Progressive Reforms
- Welfare programs established by federal government
- Independent media
- Diminution of Campaign roles
Election reforms
- Voter Registration
- the secret ballot
- primary elections
- merit system
American parties focused efforts on
- informing
- nominating and campaigning
- governing
Party Realignments
Process by which one party loses many supporters to the other party
Republicans
- free labor
- soldiers and veterans of the union army
