Political Parties and Elections Flashcard

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What does partisanship mean?

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Strong support of a party.

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What type of political system does the United States have?

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Two-party system

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What type of policy issues does the Democratic Party usually support?

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Liberal

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What does GOP stand for?

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Grand Old Party

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What is the political stance of the Democratic Party?

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Liberal

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What is the main characteristic of a two-party system?

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Two parties dominate the political scene

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When are presidential elections held in the United States?

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Every 4 years on the first Tuesday of November

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How do PACs gather funds?

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By pooling campaign contributions from members

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What type of groups do PACs often represent?

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Special interest groups

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Who contributes to PACs?

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Members of the PAC