Political Parties

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Functions of a Political Party: Nominating Candidates, Bonding Agent Function, Acting as a Watchdog

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Nominating Candidates, Bonding Agent Function, Acting as a Watchdog

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Two Party System

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Political system dominated by two major parties

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Reasons for a two party system? Options: History, Tradition, Electoral System, Ideology, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

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History, Tradition, Electoral System, Ideology

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Single Member District

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An electoral district in which voters choose one representative or official.

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Factors that influence a persons party membership: Family, Major Events, Economic Status, Religion, Occupations, Age

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Family, Major Events, Economic Status, Religion, Occupations, Age

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The First Two Political Parties in the US

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Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

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Four Major Party Eras: Era of Dems(1800-1860), Era of Reb(1860-1932), Return of Dems(1932-1968), Divided Gov(1968-Pres)

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Era of Dems(1800-1860), Era of Reb(1860-1932), Return of Dems(1932-1968), Divided Gov(1968-Pres)

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Name of Minor Parties: Libertarian, Green Party, Constitutional Party

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All are correct

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Types of Third Parties: Ideological, Single Issue, Economic Protest, Splinter

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Ideological, Single Issue, Economic Protest, Splinter

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Roles of Third Parties: Spoiler, Critic, Innovator

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All Are Correct