Create a chart either showing the breakdown of the US government or the NC government structure (some words may be used for either one). Be sure to use: executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch, President, Governor, General Assembly, Supreme Court, Congress,
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Create a chart either showing the breakdown of the US government or the
NC government structure (some words may be used for either one).
Be sure to use: executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch,
President, Governor, General Assembly, Supreme Court, Congress,
House of Representatives, Senate
Objectives 4.01
• Examine the structure and organization of political parties.
Party Systems
• One-Party System: One political party runs the government and no other party is allowed to select candidates for election.
• Two-Party System: Two major parties dominate government and elections.
• Multi-Party System: numerous political parties hold government seats.
Democrats Republicans Liberal: tend to favor active government
Believe government should help provide for the physical needs, education, & monetary security of citizens.
Conservative: favor small, less involved governments.
Believe the government should simply provide law & order & the opportunity for success but not guarantee it.
ModeratesBeliefs fall somewhere in the middle.
Others?
• Third Parties: arise when the other two parties are not meeting the needs of a certain group. – Can split the vote – Or get reforms passed
• Independents: Those who are not associated with any party.
Functions of Political Parties
• Nominate candidates• Structure/limit voting
choice• Establish party
platforms– Policies the party stands
for– Planks are individual
policies
National Convention
• Every four years• Delegates from every
state• Nominate candidate for
president
Coalitions
• Banding together of different groups for the purpose of achieving political success. – Radical groups advocate
massive government reforms or extreme government control
– Reactionary groups form as a response to often radical changes or movements
Political Machines
• Exist both at state and local levels.
• Chose party candidates then used them as puppets to influence government reforms.
• Often bought votes for assurance of certain positions
Objective 4.02
• Describe the election process & the qualifications & procedures for voting.
Primary Elections/Caucus
• Held a few months before general elections
• Choose between candidates in a single party
• Party members choose delegates
• Delegates vote at national convention
General Elections
• Normal elections at federal, state, local
• Held every 4 years
Partisan/Nonpartisan
• The party a person belongs to is clearly stated on the ballot.
• The party a person belongs to is not clearly stated on the ballot.
Recall Election• Determines if voters want to remove a person from office before their time is up.
Electoral College
• 1 vote for each of the states Senators and Representatives in Congress.
• Electoral votes win the election not necessarily popular votes.
Campaigns
• Strategy for winning elections
• PAC’s – Political Action
Committee’s– Make sure that
candidates that back their issues get into office.
– Contribute money & gain support
• Private Resources• Public Funding• Canvassing– Going door-to-door to