AP Government: Political Parties| Exam Elaborations| Complete Questions and Answers | A
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AP Government: Political Parties| Exam
Elaborations| Complete Questions and
Answers | A+
Super-Delegates National party leaders who automatically get a delegate slot at the
Democratic national party convention.
Winner-Take-All-System An election system in which the candidate with the most v...
AP Government: Political Parties| Exam
Elaborations| Complete Questions and
Answers | A+
Super-Delegates National party leaders who automatically get a delegate slot at the
Democratic national party convention.
Winner-Take-All-System An election system in which the candidate with the most votes
wins.
What is a **political party**? An organized group of people who share similar beliefs and
work together to influence government policy and elections.
What is the primary function of political parties in the United States? To nominate candidates
for public office and support them in elections.
What are the two major political parties in the United States? The Democratic Party and the
Republican Party.
What is the role of a **party platform**? It is a formal set of principles and goals that a
political party adopts to guide its actions and policies.
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, What is **partisanship**? Strong allegiance to one's own political party, often leading to
unwillingness to compromise with members of opposing parties.
What is the concept of **realignment** in the context of political parties? A significant and
lasting change in the political landscape, often resulting in shifts in party dominance.
What is a **third party**? A political party that is not one of the two major parties; it often
seeks to address specific issues ignored by the major parties.
What are **interest groups**? Organizations that seek to influence government policy on
specific issues, often aligning with political parties.
What is **grassroots mobilization**? The process of engaging and organizing ordinary
people to participate in political action, often at the local level.
What role does the **national committee** play in a political party? It organizes the party's
national conventions, fundraising efforts, and election strategies.
What is the purpose of a **primary election**? To select a party's candidate for the general
election.
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