3-1: Functions of Political Parties

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3-1: Functions of Political Parties

Big Idea: Competing Policy-Making Interests Enduring Understanding: Political parties provide opportunities for participation and influence how people relate to government and policymakers.

Learning Objectives: Describe linkage institutions. Explain the function and impact of political parties on the electorate and government.

Overview of Political Parties Purpose Win elections Cicero: make promises, friends, and rumors Much more important than ideology Operate government Determine policy

Linkage Institutions Connect people with government Elections Parties Interest groups Media Parties as linkage institutions Provide information Mobilize voters Raise funds Provide alternatives

Types of Party Systems Two-Party System Multi-Party System Majority dictates policy Minority can check power Multi-Party System Widely different ideologies balanced proportionally Coalitions One-Party System

Levels of Political Parties In the Electorate Citizens Ticket-splitting Divided government Organization Party staff Conventions Decentralization In Government Officeholders Determine policy