Read the following article on Political Parties and answer the following questions. The questions will be due at the start of the next class period.
Questions
- What is the primary goal of a political party according to the text?
- How do political parties ensure that their candidates have voter support and financial backing?
- What are the five major functions served by political parties in society as mentioned in the text?
- Explain the concept of the “seal of approval” in relation to political parties and their candidates.
- In what way do political parties serve as watchdogs within the government?
- Describe the historical development of the two-party system in the United States as outlined in the text.
- What role do third parties play in American politics, and how do they influence major party candidates?