Chapter 10.1 Political Parties

POlitical Party

An group tht tries to win elections

Party Platform

list of a partys main ideas

Two Party Sustem

US system with democracts and Republicans

Third Party

Smaller party outside the two main ones

Coalition

different groups workinmg together for a common goal

Party Realignment

Big, lasting shift when many voters switch parties

Critical Election

An election that causes a major party shift

Party Dealignment

WHne peopel stop supporting parties and become independent

Divided Govemrnet

One party controls presidency, the others controls Congress

Party in the Electorate

Voters who support a party

Party Organization

The parties leaders, workers, and committees