GOVT6 : Characteristics and Functions of Political Parties

What is one function of political parties?

• Manage the economy

• Oversee foreign policy

• Enforce election laws

• Conduct primary elections

How are the Federalists and Anti-Federalists different?

Groups:

(a) Federalists

,

(b) Anti-Federalists

• favored strong national government

• feared strong national government

What is the role of political parties in the electoral process?

• Nominate candidates for office

• Enforce campaign finance laws

• Create new laws

• Control the media

How does a multi-party system differ from a two-party system?

• Multi-party systems have only two major parties

• Multi-party systems have shifting coalitions

• Two-party systems have multiple party participation

• Two-party systems have more ballot access for non-major party candidates

What is the term used for a party's core beliefs?

• party playlist

• party platform

• party bible

• party framework

One function of political parties is to ​ ​ (a)   money to support candidates.

• raise
• charge
• spend