Political Parties 1

The basic, essential, fundamental aspect of a Representative Democracy....

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• #YourVotedoesn'tcount

• #Big$$$runstheshow

• #Idon'thavethetime

The Founding Fathers referred to potential political parties as..

• factions

• functions

• frictions

• friends

Political Party ideology is called

• plank

• foundation

• basement

• platform

Political Party issues. are called

• platform

• position

• planks

• slats

Political parties act as "bonding agents"

• to ensure the integrity of its candidates/office holders

• to make sure the party has liability insurance coverage

• to keep members loyal to the party

• to cement planks to the platform

The basic function of a political party....

• to shape/influence public policy

• to win elections

• to raise $$$$

• to recruit party members

Which is not a function of a political party?

• nominating candidates

• acting as a watchdog

• raise $$

• share power with other political parties

Which of the following in not a minor party?

• Green

• Libertarian

• Democratic

• American Independent

Political ideologies

• are typically ethos based

• are difficult to define

• are always based on logic & reason

• have minimal influence on public policy

During a classroom discussion, Jackson argued for a political ideology that most likely supports states' rights. Which ideology was he supporting?

• anti-federalists

• federalism

• centrist

• progressive