Government - Chapter 5

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groups in each house of Congress that work to reelect incumbents and fill "open seats" of retirees with members of their party.

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congressional campaign committee

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party's "national voice" that takes place the summer of each presidential election year. Presidential and VP candidates chosen, party platform and rules adopted.

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national convention

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parties based on a particular set of beliefs; a comprehensive view of social, economic, and political matters (ex: Socialist Party, Libertarian Party, Communist Party).

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ideological parties

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parties that concentrate on only one public policy matter (ex: Free Soil, Right to Life)

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single issue parties

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parties rooted in poor economic times, lacking a clear ideological base, dissatisfied with current conditions and demanding better time (ex: Populist, Greenback)

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economic protest parties

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range of political views

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political spectrum

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leader of the national committee; directs work of the party's headquarters and professional staff in DC, works to promote party unity and recruit new voters.

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national chairperson

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the practice of awarding public offices, contracts, and other governmental favors to those who support the party in power.

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spoils system

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Which of the following is an example of a multiparty system? United States, Italy, Great Britain, North Korea

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Italy

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Who was the first president from the Democratic-Republican Party?

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Thomas Jefferson