Political Parties

Flashcards covering key concepts related to political parties, their functions, structure, and impact on democracy.

Political Party

An organization with internal power structures that endorses candidates for public office and seeks to control the state.

Membership Organizations

Organizations like political parties where individuals can join and participate actively in political processes and decision-making.

Electoral District Associations (EDAs)

Local grassroots organizations within political parties that facilitate member participation and integrate citizens.

Candidate Nominations

The process through which political parties endorse candidates for public office, often determined by local membership.

Leadership Selectorate

The group responsible for selecting the party leader, which may include party members and activists.

Programmatic Party

A political party that develops clear policy agendas and principles, often in connection with social movements or specific ideologies.

Brokerage Party

A political party that seeks to attract a wide range of voters by accommodating various interests and ideologies.

Quebec Separatism

The political movement aimed at the independence of Quebec from Canada, primarily pursued by the Bloc Quebecois.

Minority Governments

A government formed when no single party has an absolute majority in the legislature, making compromise essential.

Political Ideology

A set of beliefs about politics and society that influences the policies and actions of political parties.