What is the main goal of political parties?

to win elections and gain control and power of the government

What is a political party?

What is a political party? a group of people who share the same moral and political beliefs; they organize to win elections so that they can gain control and power in the government

What is a key way that people can become involved in the political process?

participating in elections by working with the political party that supports their views and opinions

Republican and Democratic Political Parties What are the two main political parties in the United States?

Republican and Democratic Political Parties

nominate and recruit candidates; educate the public about current issues What are two of the functions of political parties?

nominate and recruit candidates; educate the public about current issues

How can third parties impact elections?

A third-party candidate can change the outcome of an election by drawing voters away from the main party. They can also bring up new ideas or pressing for action on certain users.

they seldom win national elections, but they so win some state elections Do third parties usually win elections?

they seldom win national elections, but they so win some state elections

What was the name of the political third-party that formed around the political personality Theodore Roosevelt form?

Bull Moose or Progressive Party

What are the names of some third parties?

What are the names of some third parties? Libertarians, Constitutional, Tea, Green Praties

What are the two things that third parties organize around?

an issue or political personality

What are the ways that political parties are the same?

they both organize to win elections

· Reflect both liberal and conservative views on the political spectrum

· Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the center of the political spectrum

What is written in their platform and how they campaign in elections

How are political parties different?

they help people identify the candidates

What role does media play in the election process when they run pictures, publish articles or talk about the candidates who are running for an elected office?

they must educate themselves by reading, watching and listening to news and will use some form of media to gather information.

If a citizen wants to make informed choices when voting, what must they do?

the media can educate the public on certain issues so that people have enough information to form an opinion

How does the media influence public opinion?

How does media present different points of view in a political campaign?

The media get to pick or select what information they want to report or inform the people about. When they keep a topic like racial injustice constantly in the news - What role are they fulfilling?

Article written by an individual that expresses his or her opinion

What is an op-ed piece in a newspaper?

If a staff member or editor wrote an article expressing their opinion about an issue, it would be called?

If a person wrote an article sharing their opinion and it was published in a newspaper, it would be called - ?

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Chapter 7 Study Guide Answers What does the Bill of Rights do? The Bill of Rights lists our basic rights. Who is the person mainly responsible for the Bill of Rights? James Madison is the person mainly responsible for the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights is part of which document? The Bill of Rights is part of the United States Constitution. Whose job is it to protect our rights listed in the bill of rights? It is the job of the federal courts (judicial branch) to protect our rights. What are the five rights listed in the first amendment? Freedom of speech: includes symbolic speech; does not include speech that could endanger the public safety. Religion: Right to believe whatever you want, but you can’t do whatever you want in the name of religion (can’t break the law). Press: The free flow of information and ideas; can’t print lies or information that could be helpful to an enemy in wartime. Assembly: Use public property for meetings and demonstrations (i.e. parades, protests, political rallies). Must be done legally and peaceably. Right to petition: Means you can appeal to the government if you’re unhappy about something or some policy. Give one example of speech NOT protected under the first amendment. An example of speech not protected under the first amendment would be crying “fire” in a crowded movie theater (anything that could potentially endanger the public safety). What does the second amendment give us the right to? The second amendment gives us the right to bear arms. What does the third amendment state we are not legally obligated to do? Under the third amendment, we are not obligated to quarter (or house) soldiers in our homes. What does the fourth amendment protect us from? The fourth amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure. What is needed in order to search or seize property? A warrant is needed, which must be issued by a judge, in order to search and seize property. What five rights are we guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment? Right to a grand jury: determines whether or not the government has enough evidence to bring someone to trial. Double jeopardy: Once a person has been found not guilty, he cannot be tried again for the same crime. Self incrimination: A person has the right to remain silent; he does not have to testify against himself. Due process: The government must follow a clear set of rules (a process) as it carries out the law and takes your life, liberty, or property. Just compensation: If the government has to take someone’s land, they will offer a fair price. What is the right stated in the “Miranda Warning”? The main right stated in the “Miranda Warning” is the right to remain silent. What are the four rights stated under the sixth amendment? Right to a speedy and public trial, and an impartial jury. Right to a jury of people that live in the defendant’s area (jury of your peers). To hear and question all witnesses Right to an attorney As stated in the seventh amendment, we have the right to which type of trial depending on how much money a person is being sued for? What can a judge NOT do? Under the seventh amendment, we have the right to a jury trial depending on how much money is at stake in a civil trial. A judge cannot overturn a decision made by a jury. What are the four things that are prohibited under the eighth amendment? The four things that are prohibited (or not allowed) under the eighth amendment are: excessive fines, excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments, and poor prison conditions. Under the ninth amendment, rights not listed in the Bill of Rights belong to whom? According to the ninth amendment, rights not listed in the Bill of Rights belong to the people. The tenth amendment states that powers not given to the national government are reserved for whom? According to the tenth amendment, powers not specifically given to the national government are reserved for the people and the states. What is meant by the term “double jeopardy”? The term “double Jeopardy” refers to a person being retried for a crime in which he has already been acquitted, or found “not guilty”. What does it mean to be indicted by a grand jury? To be indicted by a grand jury means that a person will be going to trial and will retain all of the rights listed in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth amendments.

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