US Government Ch 5 Study Guide

1. Describe a political party

2. How long do single-issue parties last?
3. What is a multi-party system?
4. Characteristics of minor party.
5. Why people belong to a particular party.
6. Three elements of major parties.
7. How is party membership determined?
8. How do minor parties influence major parties?
9. Functions of major parties?
10. What type of party system exists in most dictatorships?
11. Party affiliation of most voters today?
12. Most influential factor in determining how someone will vote?
13. Political party
14. Major parties
15. Minor parties
16. Four reasons why the U.S. has a two-party system.
17. Ideological parties
18. Splinter parties
19. Spoiler role
20. Critic role