Political Parties
What is a political party?
association of voters with common interest
What is a third party?
always challenge the two major parties
What is a plank?
individual part of a platform
What is a nomination?
voting
What is a platform?
series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions
What is a two party system?
the party system of the US
How many arr there?
230 state-level; As of Many 2018 there were at least 32 distinct ballot-qualified
What is the National Commitee?
Raise funds for presidential elections and organize the party's national convention
What is Direct Primary?
candidate to represent each party in a general election
What do Democrats think about abortion?
Pro-Choice
What Communist party?
the party system of China
Who are the top third parties?
Green party, Reform Party, Liberations, Constitution, Natural Law Party
What is a National Party Chairperson?
What is a closed primary?
only declared members of party are allowed to vote
What do Rep. think of the death penalty?
they are for it
What is the Republican Party?
Alexander Hamilton was the leader; smaller federal government; states rights
Who was the third party president?
George Washinton
What is a delegate?
candidates
What is open primary?
no need to declare party preference
What do demo. think of Gun Control?
Think there should be more gun control
What is the Democratic party?
Andrew Jackson was the leader; more government spending on social services
Why are they formed?
One, the combinations of social and political views. Two, the established parties are controlled by well-financed, well-organized special interests as opposed to legitimate people
What is a caucus?
What is plurality?
most votes
What do Rep. think of immigration?
Against illegal immigration