Unit 5 Govt, spring 2019

An approach to policy-making where the two major parties find common ground on an issue.

• bipartisan

• nonpartisan

• spoils system

• multi-party approach

a minor party that splits from a major party

• economic protest party

• splinter party

• ideological party

• single-issue party

a minor party rooted in tough economic times – tends to disappear when the economy strengthens

• economic protest party

• ideological party

• splinter party

• single issue party

Main function of political parties

• nominating candidates

• bonding agent

• watchdog

• governing

A temporary alliance of several groups that come together to form a working majority (usually found in multi-party systems)

• coalition

• congress

• confederation

• compact

He warned against forming political parties in his farewell address to the nation

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Barack Obama

this party system exists in a nation ruled by a dictatorship

• one-party system

• two-party system

• multiparty system

people who identify with this party are oftentimes pro-choice, pro-labor union and believe in marriage equality

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Federalists

• Whigs

people who identify with this party are oftentimes pro-life, pro-business, and believe in traditional marriage

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

a minor party that is based on a particular set of beliefs (ex.- Libertarian, Socialist)

• ideological party

• splinter party

• economic protest party

• single issue party