Study the functions of political parties for your Government or AP Government exam. This guide covers nomination of candidates, mobilizing voters, governing, and party organization.
Q: Recruit, educate, win, monitor the candidate
Answer: Four functions of political parties
Q: Similarities between parties
Answer: Organize to winInfluence public policiesReflect both liberal and conservative viewsWin the majority of votes
Q: Third parties
Answer: Intro new ideasForce two main parties to address issuesGain support through identifying with celebrities
Q: 5 ways rising campaign coats affected campaigns
Answer: Make running for office expensiveRequire extra fund raisingLimit opportunities to run for officeFGive advantage to wealthyEncourage creation of political action committees (PACs)Give special interest groups greater influence
Q: Qualifications to vote in VA
Answer: Must be a citizen of USAMust be a resident of VA and your precinctMust be 18 years old by day of general election
Q: How to register to vote
Answer: Can register in person at DMV voting officesCan also mail applicationRegistration closes 22 days before elections
Q: Four strategies voters use
Answer: Separate fact from opinionDetect biasEvaluate multiple sourcesIdentify propaganda
Q: Campaign finance laws
Answer: Limits amount of money that one person can give to a candidate
Q: Why campaign finance laws
Answer: Rise in cost of campaigns
Q: One difference of the parties
Answer: Their platform and how they campaign
Q: Electoral college
Answer: A group of people in each that select the president and VP
Q: PACS importance
Answer: They give huge amounts of money
Q: Electoral college for each state
Answer: Based on congressional representation