#27 Chapter 8 Homework Due Tuesday

Purpose: To guide you in your chapter notes.

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Directions: Please complete the following on a separate sheet of paper as your read the chapter. This is an individual activity and should contain original answers. Short answer questions should be a minimum of 5 sentences. Definitions should be accompanied by one sentence explain why the definition is significant to government. Chapter 8 Political Parties The Meaning of Party Why are political parties described as a three headed giant. Explain the three heads. How does the rational choice theory help to explain why there are not major differences between the Democrats and Republicans? (at least 5 sentences) - Party competition - Political party - Linkage institution - Rational choice theory The Party in the Electorate Students have shown that many people consider themselves as independents (neither Republican or Democrat. Why do you do you think this is? Give several possible reasons. (at least 5 sentences) - Party Identification - Ticket splitting The Party Organizations: From the Grassroots to Washington How is the state party system and national party system similar to Federalism? What is the danger of blanket primaries? (at least 5 sentences) - Closed primaries - Open primaries - Blanket primaries - National convention - National committee - National chairperson The Party in Government: Promises and Policy What is one example of the president breaking promises and keeping promises? What does this show about the position of president overall? (at least 5 sentences) Party Eras in American History Briefly describe the major eras of political parties (1796-1824, 1824-1856, 1860-1928, 1932-1964 (at least 5 sentences) - Party eras - Critical election - Party realignment - Party neutrality
Homework that is not completed will result in an F in the class, detention, and you will have to come to office hours.

Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics What are the three varieties of Third Parties? Do you think a third party could every actually gain power? Why or why not? (at least 5 sentences) - Third parties - Winner take all system - Proportional representation Understanding Political Parties Why do American politics fall short of the responsible party model? Do you think political parties will survive in the future? Why or why not? (at least 5 sentences) - Responsible Party Model

Homework that is not completed will result in an F in the class, detention, and you will have to come to office hours.