CE.5ab Political Parties

What roles do political parties play in the American political process?

• play a key role in government

• provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process

• create legislation for the country

• provide social services to citizens

All of the following are functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Preparing a national budget

• Helping candidates win elections

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

What characterizes the American political process?

• a one-party system

• a multi-party system

• a two-party system

• a no opposing electoral process

What can play an important role in public politics although they rarely win elections.

• Third parties

• Electoral College

• two-party

• political candidate

All of the following are similarities between political parties.

• Party platforms

• Organize to win elections

• Influence public policies

• Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center

• Reflect both liberal and conservative views

Differences between political parties are stated in the parties -

• legislation

• platform

• campaigning

• electors

How do third parties differ from the two major parties?

• Often win elections

• Introduce new ideas or particular issues

• Introduce new press for particular issues

• Often revolve around a political personality