Political Parties

Symbol is the donkey.

Unit into which cities are often divided for the election of city council members.

The United States has a two-party system because:

Strong support of a political party and its ideals.

A group that emphasizes only one political issue.

Multiparty systems:

A range of political views.

A temporary alliance of several groups that come together to form a majority.

Symbol is the elephant.

Believes in harsh penalties for crimes such as the death penalty.

What types of governments have a one-party system?

Ideological, single-issue, splinter, economic protest.

Based on a particular set of beliefs that usually involve society, politics, and the economy.

A party that was formed whose primary concern is the regulation of clear air in cities.

Smallest unit of election administration.

The Populist Party in 1890 demanded public ownership of railroads & telephones; This is a(n):

Supports government funded programs.

Liberal view on social issues.

Government regulation of healthcare.

When different branches of government are controlled by different political parties.

A group that seeks to control government through winning elections and holding public office.

Most splinter parties:

Since 1968, American government can best be described as an era of:

When a person volunteers to help with a presidential campaign, he or she is a part of the:

Historically, minor American political parties have been most important:

Favors full military strikes and military involvement to resolve issues.

Oppose an increase on the minimum wage.