Two-Party System
The first two party systems in America.
What is Democratic-Republican Party and Federalists Party?
These parties almost always challenge the two major parties
Party believes deeply in the Second Amendment
What are Republicans views on Gun Control?
A series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues.
What is a platform?
An election in which only the declared members of a party are allowed to vote for that party's nominees
What is closed primary?
Wanted to limit the power of the national government and argued for more power for state government
What are Jefferson's views in operating government?
Have to receive more than 5 percent of the popular vote in the previous presidential election
How can third parties qualify for federal election funds?
This party is Pro-choice
What are Democrats view on Abortions?
Each individual part of a political party's platform.
What is a plank?
An election in which voters need not declare their party preference to vote for the party's nominees
What is open primary?
Believed that individuals rights and thought they were at risk with a weak government
What are Hamilton's views in operating government?
How can third parties influence government?
This party believes that flag burning is part of the First Amendment and supports the LGBTG+
What are Democrats view on Flag Burning and LGBTQ+ Rights?
A representative to a meetings
What is a delegate?
All the people who are eligible to vote
What is an electorate?
Two-Party System
What type of party system does America have?
They believe that neither of the major parties is meeting certain needs
What do third parties have in common?
This party believes that schools leading prayers should be allowed
What are Republicans view on Prayer in Schools?
A strong party organization that can control political appointments and deliver votes
What is a political machine?
What is winner-take-all system?
Democrat and Republican Party
What are the two major parties in America?
Third parties candidates must obtain a large number of voter signatures in order to get on the ballot
How can third parties get on the ballot?
This party is against Affirmative Action
What are Republicans views on Race Relations?
A form of democracy in which the people vote firsthand
What is direct primary?
What is an incumbent?