Functions of Political Parties
The major political party on the left - viewed as liberal (meaning this party believes it is the government's responsibility to help people get what they need), associated with the color blue and the donkey
Democratic party
A _____________ system characterizes the American political process
two-party
Showing favoritism towards a person or group based on personal beliefs that is a one-sided view
Bias
A political party’s statement of its goals and positions on public issues
Party platform
Running for political office can be ________
expensive
The major political party on the right - viewed as conservative (meaning this party believes that people are responsible for their own well-being and the government should be limited), associated with the color red and the elephant
Republican
listed in the party's platform and reflected in campaigning
Misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view - goal is to play with your emotions
propaganda
To choose someone to run (for elected office)
Nominate
A group that seeks to influence public policy in one particular area or issue
Special Interest Group
These political parties introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue. They rarely win elections but do play a role by pulling votes away from the two major parties.
Third parties
three examples of third parties
- Green Party
- Libertarian Party
- Constitution Party
means of communication that reach or influence people widely
Mass Media
Article in a newspaper where the editor of the paper writes about his/her views and opinions
Editorial
A group that forms to help a candidate get elected by donating directly to the candidate
Political Action Committee (PAC)
The four functions of political parties
- Recruit and nominate candidates
- Educating the electorate (voters) about campaign issues
- Helping candidates win elections
- Monitoring the actions of officeholders (watchdog)
Third parties often revolve around a particular ________________
political personality
Four strategies for evaluating campaign advertisements, literature and speeches
- Separate fact from opinion
- Detecting bias
- Evaluate sources
- Identify propaganda
Having a lot of money; rich
Wealthy
An organization that raises large sums of money and uses it to help get candidates elected without direct contributions
The two major candidates in this year's presidential election and their political party
Donald J. Trump (R) and Kamala Harris (D)
The four similarities between all political parties
- Organize to win elections
- Influence public policy
- Reflect both liberal and conservative views
- Define themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
Four ways the mass media plays a role in elections
- Identifying candidates
- Emphasizing select issues
- Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op-ed pieces, posting to social media and blogs
- Broadcasting different points of view
People who can vote in an election
Electorate
5 results of rising campaign costs (PRICE)
P - PACs are formed
R - Rich people have an advantage
I - Interest groups have increased influence
C - Chances to run are limited
E - Extensive fundraising is required