Political ideology

Political ideology

A collection of positions on Issues that form a way of thinking

Duverger's law

The theory that a country's election system affects its party system

Purity theory

The concept that an ideologically narrow party is best.

Bull Moose Party

Theodore Roosevelt's contribution to the party system.

Party system

How we describe the evolution of America's political parties

Political party

An organization of people with the goal of winning elected office.

Soft money

Donations directly to parties and PACs that have no limits

Big tent theory

The concept that an ideologically broad party is best

Netroots campaigning

Examples include social media groups and internet ads

Hard money

Donations directly to campaigns and candidates that have limits

Ideology

the Republican Party is a good example of this

Splinter

the marijuana and “the rent is too damn high” parties are examples

Party in gov

elected officials from the party

Party in electorate

the votes

Party organization

structure of the party