1. Chapter 5 review Political Parties

2. What are the basic functions of a political party? Nominate candidates and get them elected Inform and activate supporters bonding agent govern watchdog

3. define Plurality-number of votes beyond next highest Bipartisan-supported by both parties Consensus-most agree on matters of fundamental importance

4. Why has America had a 2 party system? a.Historical Basis b.Tradition c.Electoral system

5. What were the first parties in American History? Federalist and anti-federalist

6. Why is the era from 1968 to today known as the area of Divided Government? It was divided where no party had control of all phases of the government

7. What are the four types of third parties? a.Ideological b.single issue c.economic protests d.splinter

8. What are the 5 basic elements of the national Parties. 1.National Convention 2.National Committee 3.National Chairperson 4.Congressional campaign committee for house 5. Congressional campaign committee for senate

9. Ward- city district for council election Precinct-smallest unit of election where you vote