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what is the difference between the political conventions of the past compared to the conventions today?
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Past - conventions were suspenseful events.
Today - the identity of the candidate is already known when the convention begins. |
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What is the main event of the national convention?
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To announce who is their candidate for president
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What did Federalists believe in?
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- favored a strong central gov't
- believed that a strong central gov't was needed to have a healthy economy |
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How do third parties get on the ballot?
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must gather signatures from a large number of voters in order to appear on the ballot.
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Describe and give an example of a single-issue party.
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only communist party members fill government positions
- no rival candidates are allowed to run for office - not democratic (in the people's republic in China) |
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Describe a grass roots movements.
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a political movement driven by the politics of the community.
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give three details that describe the republican party.
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- started in 1854
- formed from Whigs and other groups - opposed spread of slavery to new territories |
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direct primary
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an election in which voters chose candidates to represent each political party in a general election
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watchdog
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a party that watches over the party in power
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two-party system
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a system of gov't in which 2 political parties compete for power
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multi-party system
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thirt party
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a political party that challenges the two major parties
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what is a platform?
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a series of statements expressing a parties principles, beliefs and positions on election issues.
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Who were the first two political parties in the US?
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- Federalist Party
- Democratic-Republican Party |
