POLI 100 Political Parties

What is the main idea of Smith 14-1?

Social Media is a major source for fake news

What is the main idea of Smith 14-2?

Most people consume moderate social media sites while only a few look at radical ones

What are political parties?

Groups of autonomous people who band together to make nominations and try to gain elected office who have some policy goals

How are political parties different from interest groups?

They nominate people for office and take a broader focus

Are political parties mentioned in the constitution?

No

Why does the Constitution indirectly support parties?

The institutions mentioned in the Constitution make it attractive for parties

What do parties do logistically?

Aggregates power, coalitions, and majorities

What do parties give politicians?

Brands to accomplish their goals

How do parties help with voting?

They simplify voting

How do parties help with candidates?

They recruit and screen candidates

How do parties help with accountability?

They act as an avenue for accountability

What do parties do in government?

influence how people in office cooperate with each other

What do parties do in Congress?

Select leaders

What has party realignment been based on?

Race and later culture

Under what 2 conditions do members of congress follow party leaders?

Not much difference within the party and large difference between the parties

What is party identification like?

Religion

What is party identification mostly transmitted through?

Parents and family

What does party identification act as?

A screen to see the world

What has become more common regarding party identification?

We hate our opponents more

What percent of voters do not express closeness to a party?

10-15%

What 3rd parties successful in elections?

No

Can 3rd parties be successful?

Sometimes in promoting issues

Why do 3rd parties not work in regards to the electoral college?

Winner take all and people do not want to waste their vote

Why do 3rd parties not work logistically?

Hard to get on the ballot and funding