What are the Functions of a Political Party? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

To officially put forth a candidate to run for political office

An organization of citizens that tries to get its members elected to public office and influence public policies and laws.

A large group of people who are entitled to vote

A document on which a voter will choose a candidate for election.

The organized effort by a candidate to win support in an election; the act of seeking support in an election

In politics, people who fall in the middle range of the liberal-conservative split

The imaginary line stretching from liberal (left wing) to conservative (right wing) along which political views can be placed

A person who believes that government action is the best way to achieve equal opportunity, protect civil rights, and help those in need

The official statement of a political party's view or position on various public issues.

The term for all forms of communication including radio, TV, newspapers, books, magazines, the internet, recordings, and movies

Being in favor of or against a person or group in an unfair one sided way

These organizations raise money to donate to candidates based on whether they support the ____ particular views on issues

Writings that reflect the opinion of the newspaper

The group that actually casts the votes that select the President/Vice President.

Misleading information used to promote a political cause or point of view

Newspaper articles that offers a person's opinion instead of reporting facts

Illustrations containing political or social messages that relate to current events.

An election in which members of a political party vote to help select the party's candidate.

Term for when citizens fail to vote because of a lack of interest