Functions of Political Parties

Democratic Party leaders in the Senate meet to discuss a bill that will protect the environment.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

Republican Party leaders urge voters to call their Congressperson and object to an environmental bill (2)

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

The Green Party office organizes volunteers to call voters and tell them about the party's candidate.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

The Republican Party hosts a meeting where national, state, and local party leaders can discuss party goals.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

Democrats and Republicans in the Senate meet to discuss a compromise that will allow them to pass a law both agree with (2 answers)

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

The Democratic Party pays for a series of attack ads against the Republican presidential candidate.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

Both major parties hold huge conventions to nominate and celebrate their presidential candidate.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

Governor Ron Desantis meets with fellow Republicans in the state and local legislatures to discuss education policy (2 answers)

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

The president refuses to sign a bill passed by the opposing party.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens

Libertarian Party volunteers spend the day in the park handing out Libertarian Party voter guides.

• Nominate Candidates

• Influence Policy

• Unite Levels of Government

• Create Balance

• Inform Citizens