Political Parties Chapter 5 Flashcards
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What is a minor party?

  • A party with a clear ideological base
  • One of the political parties not widely supported (correct)
  • The main political party
  • A party with widespread support

What is a splinter party?

Those who have split away from one of the major parties.

What is a single issue party?

Parties that concentrate on only one public policy matter.

What defines an ideological party?

<p>Parties based on a particular set of beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an economic protest party?

<p>Parties rooted in poor economic times, lacking a clear ideological base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parties are considered major parties in American politics?

<p>Republican and Democratic parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Free Soil Party known for?

<p>Opposing the spread of slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Bull Moose Party?

<p>A former political party founded by Theodore Roosevelt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a political party?

<p>A group of persons who seek to control government through elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bonding agent in politics?

<p>A political party acts as a bonding agent to ensure good performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the watch dog function of political parties?

<p>Parties out of power monitor the party in power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nominating function of political parties?

<p>Recruit, choose, and present candidates for public office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a one party system?

<p>Only one political party exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a two party system?

<p>A political system dominated by two major parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a multi party system?

<p>A system where multiple political parties run for elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Federalist Party?

<p>The first American political party supporting large taxation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Democratic-Republican Party known for?

<p>Favoring a strict interpretation of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spoil system?

<p>The practice of giving government favors to political supporters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a precinct?

<p>The smallest unit of election administration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a ward in political terms?

<p>A unit for the election of city council members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an incumbent?

<p>The current officeholder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenger in politics?

<p>A competitor against an incumbent in an election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is partisanship?

<p>Government action based on allegiance to a political party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bipartisan mean?

<p>Supported by two parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a coalition?

<p>A temporary alliance of several groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Minor Party

A political party lacking widespread support yet influencing elections, and potentially major parties.

Major Party

A political party with broad public support in a given country.

Splinter Party

A political party that breaks away from a major party, often focused on a specific issue.

Single-Issue Party

A political party focused on a single major policy or issue.

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Ideological Party

A political party based on a set of comprehensive political, social, and economic beliefs.

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Economic Protest Party

A political party that rises in response to economic hardship, but lacking a strong ideology.

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Free Soil Party

An example of a single-issue party opposing the expansion of slavery.

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Bull Moose Party

Progressive Party, formed by Theodore Roosevelt.

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Political Party Definition

A group seeking to control government by winning elections and holding public office.

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Nominating Function

Role of political parties in selecting and presenting candidates for office.

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Bonding Agent

Political parties ensuring the good performance of candidates and elected officials.

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Watchdog Function

Political parties not in power monitoring and holding the governing party accountable.

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One-Party System

Political system with only one existing political party with no opposition allowed.

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Two-Party System

Political system dominated by two major political parties.

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Multi-Party System

Political system with multiple parties having a reasonable chance of gaining control, often resulting in coalition governments.

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Incumbent

The current holder of a political office.

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Challenger

A candidate running against an incumbent in an election.

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Precinct

The smallest unit of election administration, a voting district.

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Ward

A division of a city for electing city council members.

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Partisanship

Strong loyalty and support to a particular political party.

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Bipartisan

Supported by two major political parties.

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Coalition

A temporary alliance of different groups forming a working majority in a government.

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Study Notes

Political Parties Overview

  • Minor parties lack widespread support but can influence elections and major parties.
  • Major parties in the U.S. are the Republican and Democratic parties.

Types of Minor Parties

  • Splinter Party: Breaks away from a major party; example includes the Bull Moose Progressive Party.
  • Single Issue Party: Focuses on one specific public policy; example includes the Free Soil Party.
  • Ideological Party: Based on a comprehensive set of beliefs regarding social, economic, and political issues; example includes the Libertarian Party.
  • Economic Protest Party: Emerges in response to poor economic conditions without a clear ideological base; example includes the Greenback Party.

Significant Minor Parties and Concepts

  • Free Soil Party: Opposed the spread of slavery during the 1840s and 1850s.
  • Bull Moose Party: Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, also known as the Progressive Party.
  • Political Party Definition: A group seeking to control government through elections and public office.

Functions of Political Parties

  • Nominating Function: Responsible for recruiting, choosing, and presenting candidates for public office.
  • Bonding Agent: Ensures good performance of candidates and elected officials.
  • Watchdog Function: Parties not in power monitor the actions of the ruling party for accountability.

Political Systems

  • One Party System: Only one political party exists, with no allowed opposition.
  • Two Party System: Dominated by two major political parties.
  • Multi Party System: Multiple parties have an equal chance of gaining control, often seen in coalition governments.

Historical Political Parties

  • Federalist Party: The first American political party, supportive of high taxation.
  • Democratic-Republican Party: Supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution and emphasized states' rights.

Election and Voting Terminology

  • Incumbent: The current officeholder in a political position.
  • Challenger: A candidate running against an incumbent; Thomas E. Dewey is a notable example.
  • Precinct: The smallest unit of election administration or a voting district.
  • Ward: A division of cities for the election of city council members.

Political Bias and Alliances

  • Partisanship: Government actions that show strong loyalty to a political party.
  • Bipartisan: Supported by two political parties.
  • Coalition: A temporary alliance of various groups to form a working majority in government.

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