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Political Parties
An organized group that nominates candidates and contests elections in order to influence the personnel and policies of government.
Functions of Political Parties
Recruiting candidates, raising money, aggregating interests, formulating policies, educating the public, and influencing public opinion.
What are Brokerage Parties?
Political parties that represent diverse interests and seek to build broad coalitions.
What is Wedge Politics?
Using controversial issues to divide people and gain support from one side.
Importance of a Leader in a Political Party
A leader guides decisions, shapes policies, and inspires support; their influence depends on the system and team.
Election Campaigns
Key strategies for candidates to share messages, gain support, and win votes through ads, speeches, and outreach.
What does 'Show me the money' mean in politics?
Money is essential for running a successful campaign.
Integrated Parties
Well-organized parties with members working together and sharing a common agenda.
Liberal Party
Dominant national party in Canada, pragmatic, with policies that shift over time.
Conservative Party of Canada
Party leaning towards economic libertarianism, preferring market solutions over government intervention.
New Democratic Party (NDP)
Most successful social democratic party in Canada, tracing origins back to the CCF.
Green Party
Focuses on environmental issues, facing challenges within Canada's electoral system.
People’s Party of Canada
A party consisting of social conservatives who broke away from the Conservative Party.
Left Wing Political Parties
Parties like NDP, Bloc Quebecois, and Green Party advocating for equality and social justice.
Right Wing Political Parties
Parties like Conservative Party and People's Party of Canada focusing on economic freedom and free markets.
Law of Curvilinear Disparity
The majority of the population is not ideologically motivated and is indifferent towards politics.
Ideologically Motivated Individuals
People who are likely to join political parties to follow their ideological convictions.
Key Concepts for Left Wingers
Emphasizes equality, social justice, social democracy, and environmentalism.
Key Concepts for Right Wingers
Focuses on economic freedom, free market principles, and economic liberalism.
