Chapter 5 Political Parties

A political party is a group of persons, joined together by _____________, who seek to control _____________ in order to implement certain ________________________.

common principles, government, public policies/ programs

Informing

Campaign, define issues, criticize other candidates. Examples: Television, Pamphlets, Conventions, Rallies, Internet, Social Media.

Governing

Members of government often act according to their partnership, or firm allegiance to a party. Example: Parties helping coordinate the efforts to various office-holders.

party in the Electorate

Millions of people who call themselves Republicans or Democrats.

Grid Lock State

No movement in Congress, government almost literally shut down.

Watchdog

Parties that are out of power keep a close eye on the actions of the party in power for a blunder to use against them in the next election. Example: Loyal Opposition

Loyal Opposition

Party out of power who oppose the governing party.

Party Organization

Party professionals who run the party at the national, state, and local levels.

Platform

Principles or beliefs to sell to the american people.

Bi- Partisan

Agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies.

Partisan

Government action based on firm allegiance to a political party.

Bonding Agent

Guarantee candidates are worthy of office. (screening). Example: Good moral character

Party in Government

Includes the party's candidates and office holders. (3 branches)

Nominating

Recruit, choose, present candidates. Example: Promote candidates, raising money, ad's, issues-healthcare.

RNC or DNC

Republican or Democratic National convention , how the press is " selected chooses president".

Party in Power

The party that controls the executive branch of government. (the presidency of the national level, state government).

American political parties are a little different because there are no primarily ___________ or _______________ oriented. Instead, they are ______________ oriented.

issue, principle, election

Political parties are a vital link between the ____________ and their ________________.

people, government

Parties can be....

principle, issue, and election oriented.