Unit 5: Political Parties

Conservative

A political party idea that supports lower taxes and less spending from the government with the goal of supporting traditional values. (Republicans)

Political Party

A group of visitors organized to support the public policies that they believe in.

Public Policy

Government actions in response to specific issues.

Third parties

Smaller parties that do not get many votes, but can still influence electrons.

Candidate

Someone who is trying to get elected.

Liberal

A political idea that supports higher taxes and more spending from the government for social programs. (Democrats)

Plank

A party’s idea on specific issues. There are many planks in a platform.

Platform

A document that explains the party’s overall beliefs and policies. Each platform has many planks.

Two - Party system

When two major parties dominate elections and hold almost all power in government.

Electorate

The group of people alloweed to vote.