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Political Parties
Political parties are organizations within a government that nominate candidates for political office. Political parties differ in ideology and goals.
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What is an advantage of joining an interest group rather than a political party?
These two kinds are groups serve different purposes. You can join both if you have the time and interest. Which is to your advantage to join depends entirely on what you want to devote your time and efforts towards.
The views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were so markedly different that they gave rise to political parties. Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic Republican, believed that the government was for the people, and that their voices should be listened to. He believed that the central government should be less powerful and favored states' rights. Alexander Hamilton, on the other hand, believed that important issues shouldn't be left up to the common man, but rather an elite, who believed would make the correct decisions. He favored a government with most of the power in the federal government.
What reforms supported by the populist party?
Platform issues: -Free coinage of silver and issuance of large amounts of paper currency to help debt ridden farmers
-Abolition of the national banking system
-Nationalization of railroads
-Graduated income tax
-Direct election of senators
-referendums, initiatives, and recalls
-Government ownership of the telephone and telegraph
-New federal subtreasury for farmers Supplementary issues (not regarded as platform): -Australian ballot
-Further restriction of immigration and contract labor
-Rigid enforcement of the 8 hour law
-Abolition of the Pinkerton detective system
-An end to subsidies
-Cuban independence (?)
Who was the forerunner for the Democratic Party?
The Democratic-Republican Party was the forerunner of the Democratic Party. It was started by Thomas Jefferson.
What do you mean by unity of Command and unity of Direction?
That the workers aren't put in the position of having conflicting orders.
What is the political party that has the fewest members called?
In the British Parliament, the party in government is the party that gained the most votes at the last General Election - which was the Conservatory Party (though with a reduced majority). The Official Opposition Party (The Labour Party) gained fewer votes, so are the Opposition Party in the House of Commons. Therefore, the party that came second is known as the opposition party.
What is the importance of a two party system?
The "two-party system" has more to do with public perception, and very little to do with an actual established system. One speaks of the "two-party system" because most elected officials are members of one of the two major parties. Unfortunately, this perception causes most people to overlook candidates and ideas from other parties. A person will often support a candidate or party that doesn't line up with his or her own ideals simply because he or she isn't aware that there are more options than the two that are most often presented.
Who belongs to a political party?
Every candidate does not belong to a political party. Some candidates choose to run as an independent, meaning they are not associated with a particular party but generally have their own platform of ideas they are running on.
Why do misogynists hate women?
They hate women, everything women like and all things related to women, due to bad relationships in their past. My neighbor is a bitter man and hates me
and other women neighbors.
How many votes did the conservative party have?
306 seats were won by the Conservative party in the election of May 2010
Healthier citizens
Making city governments better
reforming city governments
How many parties are there for election?
There are ten parties represented in the UK house of commons;- Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru, Ulster Unionist Party, Democratic Unionist Party, Social Democratic and Labour Party, Respect and Kidderminster Hospital Health Concern. There are five Sinn Fein MP's elected in Northern Ireland but as they refuse to swear allegiance to the Queen they are unable to attend parliament.
Why do we have competing political parties?
The Founding Fathers opposed political parties, viewing them as "factions" dangerous to the public interest. But, they soon came into being because by uniting a group of like thinking people you have a greater chance of swaying voters and winning elections. Also, in the past political parties could vet candidates, but that value is largely gone today because anybody can run in primaries and the public, rather than the party, choose the candidates.
The conspiratorial approach
What is left-wing political party?
The political left emphasizes the responsibility of society toward the individual, and favors internationalism and egalitarianism (that is to say, the belief that all people are equal and should be treated equally). This contrasts with the political right, which emphasizes the responsibilities of individuals toward society, and which favors nationalism and elitism.
What was true about the communist party of the US of American?
it gained membership during the great depression
What led to the demise of the Whig Party?
The Whigs could no longer agree on a position for the slavery issue. Whigs began joining the Republican Party if they were against the preservation of slavery and the Democrats if they were for keeping it as a state option. By 1856 there were not enough Whigs left to have any chance of electing a president, although they did run a coalition candidate , Fillmore, who got 22% of the votes.
What does a party at the national convention issue to explain its position on the issues of the day?
During a political party's national convention, a select committee of important party members issues a "platform". This is a list of issues, new programs, and positions on current laws, that the party plans to adhere to when its candidates are elected.
