Where are the differences of political parties stated? (Where each party stands on specific issues)
Their platform
Who favors government that is active in promoting equality, human rights, and the common good?
Liberals.
A debate between two candidates is an example of which function of political parties?
Educating the electorate about campaign issues.
What is the total number of electoral votes AND what is the magic number?
538 total votes
270 to win
What do conservatives typically favor more government action to promote?
Social order and morality
The fact that candidates need a majority of votes to win each state favors what type of party system?
Two-party System
How the government responds to problems and issues.
Public policy
Why do parties want to win elections
To influence public policy
Work to introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
A presidential candidate who receives 49.9% of the popular vote in Virginia will earn how many electoral votes?
Zero
Popular vote
A direct vote by the people
Why do parties organize?
To win elections
The number of electoral vote each state receives is exactly equal to?
It's total number of representatives in Congress. (#Senators + #Representatives)
Trying to influence lawmakers to vote for or against a bill
Lobbying