Political Parties
What is a political party?
An organized group that tries to influence government by electing members of their party to public office.
What are the two main parties in the government?
Democrat and Republican
What is an interest group?
What is campaign advertising?
Paid messaging intended to influence voters' opinions or choices in an election.
What is the largest ocean on earth?
Pacific Ocean.
What are the two major functions of political parties?
Recruiting candidates for office and encouraging people to vote.
Who leads the U.S. House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What is lobbying?
Trying to influence government officials to support certain policies or decisions.
TV ads and Digital ads
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What is the relationship between voters, parties, and elected officials?
What roles do majority and minority parties have?
Majority controls leadership and committee assignments, and the minority challenges the majority's policies.
What are the four types of incentives that motivate people to join interest groups?
Informational, Material, Solidarity, and Purposive.
What are some ways interest groups influence public opinion?
through campaigns, advertisements, media outreach, and participation in political campaigns.
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
They are lead by party professionals, committed to a set of policies and principles, and maintain discipline over members who hold political office.
What does the president's political party do?
support the president's agenda, promote party policies, and help coordinate political strategy.
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What made the Texas U.S. senate race so notable?
They have spent more than $500 million on advertisements.
What is the hardest natural substance on earth?
Diamond.
How do political parties help organize the government?
They coordinate elected officials, organize legislative activities, and help advance shared policies.
when the party of the president and congress are different.
What is an iron triangle, and which three groups are in it?
A close relationship between interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies.
What are potential concerns about money in politics?
Wealthy donors or well-funded interest groups may influence policy and receive more attention that ordinary voters because of their money.
What is the technical term for the smell of rain on dry ground?
Petrichor