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Purpose: To guide you in your chapter notes.
Directions: Please complete the following on a separate sheet of
paper as your read the chapter. This isan individual activity and
should contain original answers. Short answer questions should be a
minimum
of 5 sentences. Definitions should be accompanied by one
sentence explain why the definition is
significant to government.
Chapter 8 Political Parties
The Meaning of PartyWhy are political parties described as a
three headed giant. Explain the three heads. How does the
rational choice theory help to explain why there are not major
differences between the Democrats and
Republicans? (at least 5 sentences)- Party competition
- Political party
- Linkage institution- Rational choice theory
The Party in the ElectorateStudents have shown that many people
consider themselves as independents (neither Republican or
Democrat. Why do you do you think this is? Give several possible
reasons. (at least 5 sentences)
- Party Identification
- Ticket splitting
The Party Organizations: From the Grassroots to Washington
How is the state party system and national party system similar
to Federalism? What is the danger ofblanket primaries? (at least 5
sentences)
- Closed primaries
- Open primaries- Blanket primaries
- National convention
- National committee
- National chairperson
The Party in Government: Promises and Policy
What is one example of the president breaking promises and
keeping promises? What does this showabout the position of
president overall? (at least 5 sentences)
Party Eras in American HistoryBriefly describe the major eras of
political parties (1796-1824, 1824-1856, 1860-1928, 1932-1964
(at
least 5 sentences)
- Party eras- Critical election
- Party realignment
- Party neutrality
Homework that is not completed will result in an F in the class,
detention, and you will have to come to office hours.
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Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics
What are the three varieties of Third Parties? Do you think a
third party could every actually gain power?Why or why not? (at
least 5 sentences)
- Third parties
- Winner take all system
- Proportional representation
Understanding Political Parties
Why do American politics fall short of the responsible party
model? Do you think political parties willsurvive in the future?
Why or why not? (at least 5 sentences)
- Responsible Party Model
Homework that is not completed will result in an F in the class,
detention, and you will have to come to office hours.
