Political Parties

the group of electors that cast the official votes that elect President and Vice President

the political arms of an interest group that collect voluntary contributions from members to fund political candidates and parties the interest groups favor

a political system with two strong political parties

minor political parties in a two party system that challenge the two parties

a single issue of the parties platform

a series of statements expressing the party's principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues

the means of communication, such as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, the reach or influence people widely

the differences in political views held by the different political parties

ideas used to influence people's thinking or behavior

an organization of people with common interests who want to influence government by campaigning and elected their party's candidates into office

a person who runs for election to public office

the process by which political parties select and offer candidates for public office

active effort to get support for a particular candidate elected to office

a person who has a middle-of-the-road view on most political issues

Qualifications to vote