POS 2041 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Divided Government, Party System, Orbital Inclination
27 Aug 2016
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Political parties: a group of people with similar interests who seek to control government, election-oriented. Role of parties: nominate candidates/ run for campaigns, propose policy, organize government. Two party system: electoral system in which two dominant parties compete in national elections. Liberal v. conservative: liberals: believe the government must play a big role in society, especially by setting rules for business and the economy, conservative: want to limit the role of government. G. o. p: founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854. American two party system: winner-take-all: party that receives plurality (most votes) wins, other party doesn"t get anything. Legislative seats awarded to only first place finishers. You do not need a majority: result: keeps minority parties out of elections. Advantages: represent major political issues, encourages political participation. Parties in multiple forms: party label: identify with a party, party leadership: elected or appointed officials, party in organization: run the party.
