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a group that seeks to control the government |
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when voting is organized along party lines |
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a political party without wide support |
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can lead to a dictatorship |
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the Republicans & Democrats |
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when only one candidate is elected |
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when the two major parties work together |
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consiste of many cultural groups |
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a temporary alliance of people to form a government |
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emphasizes devotion to a particular area |
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conflicting groups, Framers thought they brought disunity |
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parties that have split from the major party |
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a unit into which cities are divided |
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smallest unit of election administration |
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voting for candidates of different parties |
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how the major parties are oriented |
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where people have right to vote, parties are essential to this gov't. |
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works to stop conflict & seek compromise |
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what American has based on history & tradition |
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similar, people in America are this, more alike than different |
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