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What is a negative to the two party system?
Many voters feel they are not represented.
What is a negative of the multiparty system?
Difficult to gain a majority so a coalition needs to rule (less stable)
What is a benefit of the multiparty system?
More demographics represented
What is a multiparty system?
System in which multiple parties can and do win elections.
In what type of election are you obligated to vote for the party you are registered?
Primaries
What is a two party system?
System in which in any given election only one of two parties are likely to win.
What is one way that political parties inform and activate voters?
campaigning, political ads, etc.
What is the goal of political parties?
To control the government so their principles are legislated upon.
Do you have to vote for the political party you are registered with in elections?
No
What are political parties?
Groups of people with similar principles who seek control of the government.
Which political party is in charge of the government in New York State?
Democrat
Republican or Democrat: Favors big government.
Democrat
Republican or Democrat: Emphasis on military strength.
Republican
Describe a characteristic of small government.
Little government regulation, states' rights, little intervention in the economy, decreased spending on social safety net.
Who is this?
Kathy Hochul
Describe a characteristic of big government.
Social safety nets, equality through legislation, government intervention in the economy etc.
Which political is symbolized by an elephant?
Republican party
Which political party is symbolized by a donkey?
Democratic Party
What political party is this person associated with?
Republican party
What is the watchdog function of political parties?
The party not in power keeps an eye on the party in power so they are less likely to act immorally.
What political party is this person the head of?
Democratic Party
This third party is characterized by a belief in environmentalism, non violence, dedication to minority groups, and grass roots movements.
Green Party
This third party is characterized by the belief in no government intervention unless someone is harming the liberty of someone else
Libertarians
True or False: a two party system only has two political parties
False
Which political party currently controls the US Senate?
Democratic Party