History
The Democratic party we know today formed in this year
1824
The person with the most votes will always win, this illustrates our ...
Winner-take-all System
This modern method of outreach is still heavily used in campaigns, with over $10 billion spent on it during the 2024 election cycle
Television Advertising
These short, catchy phrases are repeated throughout a campaign to create message recognition.
Slogan
The Great Depression caused a party realignment in this year
1932
This political party was formed primarily to oppose the expansion of slavery
Republicans
High Visibility, Publicity, Greater name recognition, and the scare-off factor are all examples of this
Advantages of Incumbents
The person currently holding office
Incumbent
The Whig party disbanded in this year
1954
This movement within the Republican party tends to be anti-government and believes in a strong military and effective immigration law (Began 2009)
Tea Party
These are examples (5) of types of elections
1. Primaries
2. General Elections
3. Ballot Measures
4. Recall Elections
5. Presidential Elections
Political parties adjusting over time by voters for varying reasons making the majority party become the minority party (the pendulum)
This group formed when Republicans in Congress punished the Southern States for the Civil War, which brought about hatred among Southern whites for the Republican Party (until about the 1960s)
Solid South
Raising money to contribute to candidates, Organizing elections in this country, solidifying support for their candidate to encourage voting are examples of this
Functions/ Activities of Political Parties
The first Presidential debates were held between these two candidates in 1960
John F. Kennedy & Richard Nixon
The people who attend national conventions hosted by political parties every four years
Delegates
This Political Party dominated the Presidency from 1860 until 1932 (Only four of the elections were in favor of the opposing party)
Republican
White college educated women , Millenial women, Hispanic Catholics, Religiously unaffiliated, Urban Northeasterner, Black Women all tend to lean towards this party
Democrat
Candidates must first win this before appearing on the general election ballot for their party
Party Nomination
bONUS QUESTION: Tell me about a term you can remember or something we haven't discussed yet!
For Funzies :)