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The historical development of political parties in the united states, from the plurality-style elections of the jefferson era to the modern era. Learn about majority-style elections, proportional representation, political patronage, and the progressive era's attempts to weaken parties. Understand how each era shaped the political landscape and the role of parties in american democracy.
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TERM 1
DEFINITION 1 Winner gets most votes TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 Winner gets majority of votes TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 However many % was voted on, then they get that % seat in legislature ( if we want more parties we have to change election style) TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 Not "mass political parties" -not organized TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 more ppl are allowed to vote political patronage
TERM 6
DEFINITION 6 Used to build strong mass parties -giving gov jobs or money for political support TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 era of "political machines" strongest political parties, party leadership controlled much of gov TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 designed to attempt to weaken political parties by reducing power of leadership to control outcomes 1.spreading primary elections 2. Reduced opportunities for political patronage. TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 elections cost more, more money flows through national politics so partyeadership is getting stronger again since they can help with raising money TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 organization designed to get a candidate elected set of leaders that try to control gov. (makes gov more efficient)
