Political Parties
Campaign Financing
Functions of Political Parties
Results of Rising Campaign Costs
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What are the two main political parties in the US today
Democrats and Republicans
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Over time what has happened to the costs of political campaigns
They have gone up
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Holding a town hall meeting, where candidates answer questions about their position on matters is an example of which function of political parties
Educating Voters on Issues
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Rising Campaign costs make candidates have to spend more time doing what
Fundraising
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True or False. Third Parties often win major elections
False
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The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —
Raise money for candidates who support the same views
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Running ads against their political competitors, showing the voters areas they failed in is which function of political parties.
Monitoring actions of Officeholders
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Rising Campaign costs limit what
Opportunities to run for office
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What were the first two political parties in the US?
Democratic Republicans and Federalists
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What are campaign finance laws intended to do?
Regulate fairness in elections by setting limits on how much money can be donated to or spent by candidates
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Raising money for their campaigns and collecting volunteers to help get the word out about their candidates are examples of which function of political parties
Helping candidates win elections
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The amount of money you can give to a candidate is ______, while the amount of money you can give to a Super PAC is ____________
Limited, Unlimited
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Where can you find a parties stance/differences on issues?
Party Platform
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Why do special interest groups have an increase influence on American Government?
Special interest groups give money to candidates who will pass laws on their behalf
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This Graph shows which function of political parties
Helping Candidates Win Elections
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Why do lobbyists from special interest groups have increased influence
They are able to say they won't give money to a candidate who doesn't support their issues
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Rarely win elections, Focus on a particular issue, Push new ideas, Revolve around a political personality. All of these are describing what
Third Parties
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How did the Supreme Court case, Citizens United vs. The Federal Elections Committee change election rules?
It keeps the Federal Election Committee from limiting donation and spending amounts for PACS and Super PACS.
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These are the 4 functions of political parties.
1. Recruit and Nominate Candidates
2. Educate Voters
3. Help Candidates Win elections
4. Monitor Actions of Officeholders
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These are the results of rising campaign costs. (Give me 3 of the 5)
1. Candidates must spend more time fundraising
2. Limits opportunities to run
3. Gives advantage to wealthy candidates
4. Special Interest Groups have increased influence
5. Creation of PACs and Super PACs