political party

Political Views

a person's ideas about how government should run and how issues should be solved

Public Policy

the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem

political party

a group of people drawn together by a similar set of beliefs known as an ideology.

What are the five functions of political parties in government?

Support Candidates, Influence Laws & Policy, Unite Levels of Government, Create Balance, Influence Voters.

What are the 6 factors that can influence party membership?

Family, Economic Status, Major Events, Religion, Occupation, Age

What was the purpose of Federalist Paper #10?

Factions or creation of political parties is against public interest?

What is the role of minor parties?

Spoiler role, critic, innovator, splinter party

What political party is represented by a donkey?

Democratic Party

What party is represented by an elephant?

Republican

What do democrats believe in economy?

They support unions, strong economy, increasing the minimum wage.

What do Republicans believe in terms of the economy?

Government should promote a free enterprise, policies should be left to big businesses not too much gov't regulations.

What do democrats believe in environment?

Environment should be protected and that taxes should be raised to protect it. Provide tax credit to companies who become environmentally friendly.

What do republicans believe in environment?

Environment should be protected, but not through government regulations through big business.

What do democrats believe in education?

education should be fully funded by the government.

What do republicans believe in education?

education should be privatized to raise higher level of education.

platform

a political party's formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives

Third Party

political party that is outside of the top two

candidate

a person running for political office

majority party

the party that holds the majority of voters in elections

minority party

a party that does not hold a majority of voters

Conservative

One who favors traditional views & values in government & society & who is cautious regarding change.

Liberal

One who believes government should be active in supporting political & social change.

Independent

A voter or candidate who does not identify with a political party.

Partisanship

the strong support of their party and its policy stands

Splinter Party

A minor political party that breaks off from another party.

Political Spectrum

range of political views

Single-Issue Party

A minor political party that cares just about one major issue.

Plank

each individual part of a political party's platform

Green Party

A minor party dedicated to the environment, social justice, nonviolence, and the foreign policy of nonintervention.

Constitution Party

political party that recognized no political principles other than the constitution, the union, and enforcement of the laws

Libertarian Party

a minor political party that believes in individual freedom and the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom

election oriented

political parties are made to win elections and control government

third parties

parties that organize to compete against the two major American political parties

What are the five roles political parties do?

Nominate candidates, Inform ad Activate Supporters, Act as a Bonding Agent, Govern, Act as a Watchdog

What do democrats believe in foreign policy ?

Believe in diplomacy with strong alliances and cut gov't spending on defense and military.

What do republicans believe in foreign policy ?

Support military spending to prioritize national security against foreign enemies.

Reform Party

A minor party that bases its appeal on the claim that the major parties are having a corrupting influence on government and policy.

What do democrats believe in immigration ?

Support a "path to citizenship" for illegal immigrants in order to pay taxes; do not support deportation due to high costs.

What do republicans believe in immigration?

Support stronger illegal immigration laws that include deporting illegal immigrants and a more difficult and expensive path to citizenship.

Based on the quote is this person a liberal or conservative?

"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined." George Washington

Conservative

Based on the quote is this person a liberal or conservative?

If people cannot trust their government to the job for which it exists

• to protect them and to promote their common welfare - all else is lost." -Barack Obama

Liberal

Based on the quote is this person a liberal or conservative?

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Ronald Reagan

Conservative

Based on the quote is this person a liberal or conservative?

"Here is my principal: Taxes shall be levied according to the ability to pay. That is the only American principal." Franklin Roosevelt

Liberal

What are the four types of minor parties?

ideological, single issue, economic protest, splinter

Libertarian party is an example of what type of minor party?

Ideological Party

Free Soil party is an example of what type of minor party?

Single Issue Party

Greenback party is an example of what type of minor party?

Economic Protest Party

"Bull Moose" Progressive party is an example of what type of minor party?

Splinter Party