Political Parties

Political parties are important in the US Congress, because party affiliation determines which new laws must be written. allows for disagreements to be settled quickly. decides the importance of various committees. shapes the debate and controls legislative agenda.

Debates are an important part of the election process, because they focus on specific issues. are used to propose new laws. help voters choose the best party. show the public how candidates deal with pressure.

Third parties play a significant role in the election process because they advocate reform.

According to the Federal Election Commission, what is one action that a national party committee must perform? hold a national convention establish a national platform sponsor several national debates have national fund-raising events

The political party in the twentieth century that generally opposed government expansion to solve social problems is the republican Party

What is the purpose of a political party's platform? to persuade voters that the party cares about them to state the goals of the party and its position on issues to express the ideology that party candidates must and will uphold to show voters that party members support the same ideals as the voters

Which best describes a political party? a group with similar work ethics a group with the desire to help others a group with varied goals and ideals a group with similar beliefs about government

Which is a primary goal of debates? to prove which party is best to present potential candidates to establish bipartisan agreements to help voters understand public policy

What led to the formation of political parties? Certain individuals wanted to gain political power. The writers of the Constitution disagreed on ideology. The Constitution encouraged the concept of two political parties. Groups of people decided to promote different legislative agendas.

The president's role in a political party is to help set the legislative agenda, support the party platform, and serve as a leader for the party.