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Democrats
Republicans
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Miscellaneous
100
What is the symbol of the Democratic party?
Donkey
100
What is the symbol of the Republican party?
Elephant
100
Which of our two major parties today is the older one?
Democrats
100
What is an interest group?
a group of people with similar interests who want to influence public policy
100
What is a party era?
a long period of time when one political party controls both the legislative and executive branches of government
200
What color represents the Democratic party?
Blue
200
What does GOP stand for?
Grand Old Party
200
What were the first two political parties?
Federalists and Anti Federalists
200
What is a lobbyist?
An interest group employee who works with members of Congress to promote the interest group's goals
200
What party era are we currently in?
Era of Divided Government
300
Describe the characteristics of someone who might vote for a Democratic candidate.
young, minority, female, lower to middle class
300
When did the Republican party form?
1854
300
What is the primary goal of political parties?
Win elections and control government
300
What is grassroots mobilization?
the lowest level (local) of participation, may include door knocking, private meetings, hand shakes, kissing babies, creating change at the local level
300
What is divided government?
When each branch of government is controlled by a different political party
400
What is an independent?
Someone who does not belong to a political party
400
A statement of a party's beliefs is called the party _______________
platform
400
Name the 4 types/categories of political parties
ideological, single issue, economic protest, splinter
400
How do interest groups influence political parties/government?
donate money, help write bills, influence members of Congress on how to vote, provide research, raise money and encourage their members to vote
400
How do political parties influence Congress?
the majority party controls all of the leadership in Congress (easier to get their goals accomplished)
500
What are three ideological beliefs of Democrats?
larger government, more progams, higher taxes, less gov in social issues, more gov in business, protect the environment, pro choice, anti death penalty, pro legalization of marijuana, anti prayer in schools
500
What are three ideological beliefs of Republicans?
smaller gov, power in the states, lower taxes, fewer programs, more gov in social issues, less gov in business, pro life, pro death penalty, pro prayer in schools, anti legalize marijuana
500
Why are minor parties important?
bring up issues, give people another option, get people out to vote, split the majority vote
500
What is a PAC and what do they do?
Political Action Committee - an extension of an interest group that raises money to distribute to candidates
500
What is the first step in the policy making process?
Issue Identification