Political Parties in the U.S.

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to political parties in the U.S., their roles, and functions.

Political Party

An organized group of individuals with broad common interests who organize to win elections and control government.

Ideology

Your view of what government should do to solve problems.

Platform

The set of policy choices the party adopts.

Plank

Each individual policy within a party's platform.

Election Campaign

The process in which political parties recruit candidates to run and provide choices to voters in primary elections.

Voter Education

Parties want voters to know about their candidates and positions, often using advertisements.

Party Support

Often crucial in helping a candidate to win elections.

Opposition Party

The party not currently in power that monitors the actions of the ruling party.

Impeachment

The process by which the opposition party can bring charges against a president.

Policy Priorities

The agenda set by party leaders to advance political goals and pass legislation.